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Libby Guthrie, Realtor
@ Keller Williams 865-966-5005
🏡 Helping You Make the Move to Knoxville
📱 Cell: 865-364-0200
🏡 Good People, Great Homes!

Maintenance Cost Reality Check Here's a question Maintenance Cost Reality Check
Here's a question most buyers don't ask until it's too late: What happens when the HVAC fails during a heat wave or the roof needs replacing? 🔥
Home maintenance now averages around $8,800 annually, with first-year homeowners often facing even higher costs. But here's where buyers get caught off guard—major repairs aren't possibilities, they're certainties with varying timelines:
-  HVAC replacement: $5,000-$10,000
-  Roof replacement: $8,000-$15,000
-  Water heater: $1,200-$2,500
-  Foundation repairs: $4,000-$12,000
The traditional 1% rule is outdated. On a $350,000 home, that's only $3,500 annually—barely enough to cover one major system failure. Experts now recommend planning for 2-3% of your home's value annually.
Without liquid reserves, a single emergency can derail your finances entirely. That 15-year-old water heater or aging roof isn't a deal-breaker—it's a budget roadmap. Buyers who understand these timelines plan strategically instead of scrambling when systems fail.
💡 Create a dedicated House Repair Fund separate from emergency savings. Treat it like a non-negotiable monthly bill so your wealth-building asset doesn't become a source of financial strain.
Read the full article: https://gghknoxville.com/the-true-cost-of-homeownership-what-you-pay-beyond-the-mortgage/Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡
Cell: 865-364-0200
Keller Williams 865-966-5005
GGHKnoxville.com
Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com#RealEstate #HomeMaintenance #HomeRepairs #Homeownership #RealEstateTips #HomeownerTips #HVACRepair #RoofReplacement
𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀: Why Small Repairs Now Save You Thousands 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀: Why Small Repairs Now Save You Thousands at the Negotiating Table 🔨🔦⁣
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When you're preparing to sell your home, it's easy to overlook the small stuff. A dripping faucet here, chipped paint there, a loose cabinet handle—these seem minor, right?⁣
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But here's what happens during the buyer's inspection: those small issues add up fast. Buyers start seeing your home as "high maintenance," and suddenly they're requesting thousands in concessions or repair credits. Worse yet, a long list of minor problems can make buyers nervous enough to walk away entirely.⁣
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The good news? Most of these fixes cost very little and take minimal time. Tightening hardware, patching paint, fixing leaky faucets, and replacing worn caulking can typically be done for a few hundred dollars. But addressing them upfront can save you thousands in negotiation leverage.⁣
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When buyers see a well-maintained home, they feel confident. They're less likely to nitpick and more likely to make strong offers without demanding major concessions.⁣
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One useful tip: Walk through your home with fresh eyes before listing. Look for anything that makes the space feel neglected, no matter how small. Those are your priority fixes.⁣
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Let us know in the comments which quick fix you'd tackle first in your home!⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡⁣
Cell: 865-364-0200⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005⁣
GGHKnoxville.com⁣
Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
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