Selling a home is stressful. You want everything to go smoothly, but sometimes, things fall apart at the last minute. One reason? DIY projects. More buyers and sellers are running into problems because of home improvements that weren’t done by professionals. These issues can stop a sale in its tracks, even after everyone has agreed on a price. If you’re thinking about selling—or buying—a home, you need to know how DIY projects can quietly invalidate home sale contracts. Here’s what’s really happening and what you can do about it.
