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Should You Fix the House or Sell As-Is? Real Talk for Central PA Homeowners
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In this episode of Central PA Property Talk, Brian and Chris from 717 Home Buyers tackle one of the biggest homeowner questions: Should you fix your house before selling, or is it better to sell as-is?
They break down what’s happening in the Central Pennsylvania housing market — from Lancaster and York to Lebanon and Reading — where buyers are getting pickier and fixer-uppers are sitting longer on the market. Through real local stories, you’ll hear what happens when homeowners choose to repair vs. when they decide to sell as-is.
What You’ll Learn:
Why many Central PA sellers lose money waiting for the “perfect buyer.”
How repairs, inspections, and time on market can eat away profits.
Real stories from homeowners in Lebanon, Hanover, and Mechanicsburg.
The hidden costs of fixing up vs. the simplicity of selling as-is.
How 717 Home Buyers helps local sellers close fast — no stress, no repairs.
In this Central PA Property Talk episode, Brian and Chris from 717 Home Buyers get real about one of the toughest decisions sellers face — whether to invest time and money into fixing up their property or sell it as-is.
Across Central Pennsylvania, home prices are still slightly higher year over year, but inventory is also rising. That means buyers have options — and they’re prioritizing move-in-ready homes. The hosts share data and personal experiences showing that houses needing work are often taking 90+ days to sell, compared to just 30 days for updated properties.
Brian and Chris share several real-life cases from Lebanon, Hanover, and Mechanicsburg — homeowners who poured thousands into repairs and months into waiting, only to discover the costs outweighed the gains. Carrying costs like mortgages, property taxes, and utilities quickly pile up, turning every extra month into lost equity.
They also discuss today’s buyer psychology. With higher interest rates, stricter inspections, and more cautious lending, buyers aren’t looking for projects — they want homes they can move into immediately. Even small issues like dated wiring, musty basements, or unfinished projects can scare off potential offers.
That’s where selling as-is can make sense. Brian and Chris explain how 717 Home Buyers, a trusted local company serving Lancaster, York, Lebanon, Reading, and Harrisburg, gives homeowners a faster, simpler alternative — selling directly, without repairs or showings.
Their message is clear: in a shifting market, time is money. For many Central PA homeowners, selling as-is means saving both.
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