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What are the top upgrades you can make to your home which make it harder to sell?
Have you ever considered how some home improvements can actually hurt your chances of selling? In this episode of The Ask Ralph Show, Ralph Estep Jr. discusses the top upgrades you can make to your home that make it harder to sell and shares actionable tips to avoid these costly mistakes. From personal design choices to over-engineered features, learn how to balance customization with market appeal and wise stewardship.
https://www.askralphpodcast.com/harder-to-sell/
Podcast Timestamps:
00:00 Episode Overview
01:14 Listener’s Question: Avoiding Costly Home Upgrades
02:16 Bible Verse: Proverbs 24:3-4 – Building with Wisdom
02:50 Real-Life Story: Harold’s Over-The-Top Upgrades
05:52 Key Upgrades to Avoid When Selling Your Home
05:56 #1 Wall-to-Wall Carpeting
06:44 #2 Textured Walls or Popcorn Ceilings
07:31 #3 Bold or Unusual Design Choices
08:08 #4 Formal Dining Rooms
09:00 #5 Over-Engineered Features
09:54 #6 Unfinished Projects
10:40 #7 Luxury Appliances
12:07#8 Garage Conversions
13:06 #9 Poor DIY Work
14:47 Harold’s Outcome and Lessons Learned
17:48 Call to Action
20:06 Action Steps for Smart Home Improvements
22:55 Closing
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