Did you know six million existing homes were sold in the US last year?

The housing market is highly competitive, so knowing what to do to sell your home as quickly as possible is crucial. It's essential to understand what things to change so your home is appealing to prospective buyers.

But it's also good to know what not to fix when selling a house, so you don't waste your time and money where it's not needed. So keep reading to learn five things you can leave as-is.

1. Driveway Cracks

When selling a house, having good curb appeal is essential. So you might think part of that is having an immaculate driveway.

In reality, most people don't care about a few cracks in the driveway as long as the damage isn't so severe it could ruin their car. Avoiding this repair saves you a lot of time and money.

2. Repainting

If you're selling your home and the paint is chipped and cracked, then painting it can make a difference. But if the paint is overall satisfactory, repainting it to fit with current trends won't make much difference for potential buyers.

It's better to leave it as is and allow them to paint if they find it necessary so they can choose colors they personally like.

3. Upgraded Appliances

Any changes you make before you sell should give you a good return on your investment. Appliances are expensive and won't add too much value to your home.

If your current appliances work well, leaving them is fine. But if any are broken and need to be replaced, then purchasing used appliances in good condition works well.

4. No Major Renovations

Significant renovations like kitchen and bathroom remodels take up time and money. And these types of things don't bring back as much money as you'd spend. 

People looking to make major changes like that can do them once they move in. Making major renovations works well when flipping homes in poor condition but not in the average home.

5. Removable Items

You might think it'll be easier to sell your house if you replace your old worn-out wall art and curtains with newer and better versions.

The truth is the things you currently have will likely work fine because these aren't things people focus on. But if the ones you have made the house look bad due to their age or condition, then removing them is better than replacing them entirely.

Remember What Not to Fix When Selling a House

It's easy to get so wrapped up in things you do need to fix that remembering what not to fix when selling a house falls on the back burner.

Fixing things you don't need to will up your costs without giving you a good return on your investment to make it worthwhile. Selling a house and moving is stressful enough, so leave whatever you can as-is to make the process more straightforward.

If you're gearing up to sell and need a realtor to help you along the way, please contact us today to learn what an Omaha Real Estate Company can do for you!