THE JOURNAL

Field notes from fifty years of opening doors.

Slow essays on buying, selling, and settling into Southern Arizona — written between showings, signings, and long drives down Continental Road.

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  • The first ten days on market

  • A buyer's quiet checklist

  • Green Valley vs. Sahuarita

  • On editorial photography

Preparing to Sell? Decide What to Repair Before You Start Spending Money

Preparing to Sell? Decide What to Repair Before You Start Spending Money

Preparing to Sell? Decide What to Repair Before You Start Spending MoneyMartha Viera Parsons
Published on: 18/08/2026

Preparing to sell your home? Learn what to repair, what to disclose, and what may be better left alone before spending money on renovations.

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Martha Viera Parsons

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