This Mentor Home Needed $56,000 In Work — It Sold for $48,100 Over List Price in the Middle of December
This Mentor, Ohio fixer-upper needed major work — a new kitchen, bathroom, roof, flooring, and HVAC. Every agent said December was the wrong time to sell. Rob & Kate Minton had a different approach — and the results speak for themselves.
Everyone Said December Was the Wrong Time
This Mentor home needed significant repairs — a full kitchen renovation, bathroom remodel, new roof, new flooring, and HVAC replacement. The estimated repair costs totaled $56,000.
On top of that, the seller listed on December 11th — right in the middle of the holiday season. Every other agent they consulted said December was the worst possible time to list a home.
The conventional wisdom was clear: wait until spring, spend $56,000 on repairs, and hope for the best. The 5-Day System had a better plan.
6554 Seneca Trail, Mentor, Ohio
| Repair Needed | Est. Cost |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | $18,000 |
| Bathroom | $10,000 |
| Roof | $12,000 |
| Flooring | $8,000 |
| HVAC | $8,000 |
| Total | $56,000 |
The seller didn't spend a single dollar on repairs. The 5-Day System made it unnecessary.
Showings Timeline
In the middle of December, buyer interest exploded. Here's how 35 showings unfolded in just 5 days.
The Result
Despite December's reputation and $56,000 in needed repairs, this home sold above list price with multiple competing offers.
MLS closing record — Seneca Avenue, Mentor, Ohio
Multiple competing offers drove the final sale price $48,100 above list price — in December, with zero repairs made. The seller avoided $56,000 in renovation costs and still walked away with significantly more than expected.
"We sold for $48,100 over list price — in DECEMBER — with the house exactly as it was!"
"When every other agent told us to wait and spend $50,000 on renovations, Rob said something different. 'Give me 5 days.' I thought he was crazy listing my mom's house in December, especially needing so much work.
But watching his system in action was incredible. The moment the listing went live, buyers started scheduling showings. By day three, we had multiple offers way above what other agents said was possible. No renovations needed. No waiting till spring.
The best part? We sold for $48,100 over list price - in DECEMBER - with the house exactly as it was! If you're thinking about selling and other agents are telling you to 'renovate this' or 'improve that' call Rob. His 5-Day Method works."
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See My Home's PotentialWhat Happened With This Home
- 35 showings in 5 days during December
- Multiple competing offers received
- Sold $48,100 over list price
- Zero dollars spent on repairs
- Seller avoided $56,000 in renovation costs
- Complete sale within the 5-day window
- Proved December is not the wrong time to sell
How This Compares to Our Averages
across every listing in Lake County
net proceeds above asking price — with zero repairs
from listing to accepted offer
Four Reasons the 5-Day System Works
This wasn't luck. It was a system built on four pillars that create results like this — every time.
Instant Urgency
A compressed 5-day window creates urgency that a traditional 60–90 day listing never can. Buyers know they have a limited time to act — and they act fast.
Real Competition
Multiple buyers competing openly drives the price above what any single buyer would offer. Competition is the seller's best friend.
Transparent Offer Platform
TransparentOffer lets every buyer see real competition. No backroom deals, no games — just transparent offer competition that protects the seller.
Maximum Exposure + Urgency + Transparency
The combination of targeted marketing, compressed timeline, and open competition produces above-list results that traditional methods simply cannot match.
Rob Minton is the author of How to Sell Your Home in 5 Days — available free for Northeast Ohio homeowners at go.5daysystem.com.
Rob & Kate Minton
Rob Minton has served Northeast Ohio homeowners for over 35 years. He's the creator of the 5-Day System and the author of 8 published real estate books, including How to Sell Your Home in 5 Days.
Rob's journey to the 5-Day System began with his own story: after building a real estate portfolio across Northeast Ohio, Rob lost everything in 2007 during the housing crisis. That devastating experience became the catalyst for building a methodology that protects sellers — because Rob knows firsthand what it's like when the system fails you.
Today, Rob works alongside his daughter Kate at eXp Realty, combining decades of market knowledge with fresh energy and modern marketing. Together, they've helped Lake County homeowners sell for an average of $43,520 over list price — across every listing.
The 5-Day System Isn't For Everyone
We work with homeowners who are serious about selling, ready to move, and want maximum results with minimum hassle. If this sounds like you, we should talk.
- Your home needs work — and you know it
- You don't want to spend $30K–$60K+ on repairs before selling
- You want to sell in days, not months
- You're open to a competitive, transparent process
- Your home is in Cuyahoga, Lake, or Geauga County
What Happens When You Apply
- Step 1: Free ConsultationWe visit your home, walk through every room, and give you an honest assessment — no sugar-coating.
- Step 2: Strategic PositioningWe build your marketing plan, set the strategic price, and prepare your listing for maximum impact.
- Step 3: 5-Day Market WindowYour home goes live, and for the next 5 days every buyer competes openly and transparently.
- Step 4: Sold — No Repairs MadeYou accept the best offer. The home sells as-is. More money in your pocket.
P.S. — See How TransparentOffer Works
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