How ChatGPT Helped Me Create a House Selling Plan for My Mom

I want to help my <<MOM>> <<RETIRE>> make the most of her empty nest. We want to sell her house, but it was hard to know where to start.

I decided to leverage the power of ChatGPT to create a plan. One of the biggest challenges I faced were the timelines associated with getting the house ready and the related costs.

Using ChatGPT, I was able to quickly determine what needed to be done, including what repair and upgrades needed to be done, and the cost associated with it.

Furthermore, ChatGPT was able to provide me with an estimated timeline for each of the items so that we could achieve our goal in a timely fashion.

ChatGPT also helped us manage our resources - both our time and money so that we could achieve our target budget and timeline. This bot was able to remove the guesswork out of the process, allowing us to make more informed decisions about what needed to be done.

ChatGPT proved to be an invaluable tool in my mother's house selling project and I highly recommend it to anyone who needs help creating a plan to get a house ready to be sold.

It was a pleasure speaking with ChatGPT about how its AI technology has been able to help people get their homes ready for sale.

ChatGPT: "Hello, it's great to speak with you! I can help people plan for any type of house project - from simple tasks to more complex activities. I provide detailed lists of requirements, activities and timeliness for selling their home. Plus, I provide estimated costs for each step, along with accurate timelines for completion."

Me: "Could you tell us about a recent success story where ChatGPT was used to help someone sell their home?"

ChatGPT: "Yes! Recently, our technology helped a family get their home ready for sale. I was able to help them create a list of necessary repairs and upgrades, along with estimated costs and timelines. I made sure that they stayed within their budget and on timeline, and they sold the home quickly and at a premium price!"

Me: "That's fantastic! Anything else that you would like to add?"

ChatGPT: "Absolutely! Our technology is designed to be fast, efficient and cost-effective. I am dedicated to helping people get their homes ready for sale in a timely manner and at a price that fits their budget."

<<ZILLO DATA>>

# Courtyard

- fountain

- plantings

# Great Room

- open kitchen

- cherry cabinets

- stainless steel appliances

- granite counters

- abundant counter space and storage

- corner set gas fireplace

- recessed lighting with LEDs

# Upstairs

- 3 bedrooms

- brand new carpet

- wood and travertine

# Backyard

- deck

- spa

- office

<<OVERVIEW>>

# Step One: Initial Preparation

## Requirements

- Applications and permits

- Home inspection

## Activities

- Register with local real estate office

- Schedule an appraisal

## Timeliness

- Applications and permits: 1-2 months

- Home inspection: 2 weeks

# Step Two: Getting Ready to List

## Requirements

- Listing agreement and MLS listing

- Professional photographs

## Activities

- Define budget and timeline

- Choose suggested renovations

- Research and arrange contractors

- Address repairs and renovations

- Upgrade curb appeal

## Timeliness

- Listing agreement and MLS listing: 2 weeks

- Professional photographs: 2 weeks

- Define budget and timeline: 2 weeks

- Choose suggested renovations: 2 weeks

- Research and arrange contractors: 1-2 weeks

- Address repairs and renovations: 3-5 weeks

- Upgrade curb appeal: 1-2 weeks

# Step Three: Getting Ready to Sell

## Requirements

- Curb and interior staging

## Activities

- Marketing and advertising

- Negotiate offers

- Finalize paperwork

- Final sales preparations

## Timeliness

- Curb and interior staging: 4-6 weeks

- Marketing and advertising: 1-2 weeks

- Negotiate offers: 3 weeks

- Finalize paperwork: 1 week

- Final sales preparations: 2-4 weeks

<<RENOVATIONS>>

# Courtyard

- Repaint/stain wood and metal gates: 2-4 weeks, $1500

- Refresh/repair fountain: 1-2 weeks, $1500

- Plant annuals: 1 week, $500

# Great Room

- Install new appliances (if necessary): 2 weeks, $3000

- Update lighting fixtures: 3 weeks, $1000

- Paint walls: 4-5 weeks, $3000

# Upstairs - Install new carpet: 1-2 weeks, $2000

- Paint accent walls: 2-3 weeks, $2000

# Backyard

- Repair deck, spa and office: 3-4 weeks, $3500

- Replace outdoor lighting fixtures with LEDs: 2-4 weeks, $1000

- Create a low-maintenance landscape design: 4-6 weeks, $4000