What Does Move-In Ready REALLY Mean?

What Does Move In Ready Really Mean?
"You may need to adjust your mindset before walking into a house advertised as move-in ready.'
But what does "move-in ready" really mean? Depending on who’s talking, it could simply mean that all the appliances work. For others, it means a freshly renovated home that reflects popular trends and styles. Or you may want a house that requires zero work – if the paint colors don’t match your tastes, it’s not move-in ready."
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