What does home preparation mean? It is a broad term for property work, presentation services and documents associated with offering a home for sale. Repairs, renovations, staging and disclosures serve different purposes.
This is educational information, not construction, legal or property-condition advice. Requirements and recommendations depend on the property and qualified professionals.
What is the difference between a repair and a renovation?
A repair addresses a condition or component. A renovation changes or updates a space. The cost of either is different from its effect on market value; spending does not guarantee an equal increase in sale proceeds.
What is staging?
Staging concerns how a space is furnished and presented. It does not establish structural condition, permit status or code compliance. Presentation must not conceal a known material condition.
What do photography and floor plans show?
Photography shows selected views of the property. A floor plan illustrates a layout. Neither replaces an inspection, legal property record or verification of dimensions and authorized use.
What are disclosures and inspection reports?
Disclosures communicate facts and known conditions. Inspection reports record findings within a professional's scope. A report does not replace the seller's applicable disclosure duties.
What are permits and final approvals?
A permit authorizes specified work subject to applicable requirements. A final approval documents a particular completion or inspection status. A listing description alone does not establish either.
Who determines the work for a particular home?
Owners authorize agreed work; contractors and other specialists work within their licensed scope; agencies determine program compliance. Westin's property-specific recommendations are discussed privately.