Before You Sell Your Home You May Want To Repair o Upgrade These Ten Things
Thinking of selling your home but don't know if you should make repairs first? Of course so! Any repairs you make will only impress the buyer and will help you get most, if not all, of your asking price no matter what the market is doing. Here are a list of ten items every homeowner should repair.
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1. Paint - Painting the interior and exterior of the home. If there is any damages like cracks or holes in the interior, rotted wood on the exterior, etc do not try to just paint over it. Repair the damage first. You want to show the buyer that you repaired the problems not masked them. Masking problems just brings up more questions about the care of the home.
2. Floors - Make sure the carpet has been steam cleaned and free of any odors or pet stains. If the hardwood or tiles are damaged, make any needed repairs. Make sure the flooring isn't squeaking. Fix any loose trim work.
3. Windows - Replace any broken windows and make sure all the windows have screens. Make sure all the windows are operable as this is a potential fire hazard and will be written up by the home inspector if inoperable. Clean the blinds and curtains for an added plus.
4. Make sure all the appliances are clean and in working order. Make sure the dryer vent pipe extends to the exterior of the home and does not discharge into the crawl space.
5. Make certain the garage and basement is clean and free of clutter. Remove any old magazines, newspapers, or boxes that would be considered unsightly.
6. Make certain the roof is not leaking. Common areas where roof leaks occur are around the vent stacks, roof vents, chimneys and flashing. It's best to repair the areas if needed rather than not know a problem exists and the inspector finds it.
7. Make sure the kitchen and bathroom fans are vented to the outside of the home. Exhaust fans should vent to the exterior and typically do so through the roof or the exterior wall.
8. Verify that there are no leaks in the sinks, plumbing fixtures, and faucets. Make sure the hot and cold lines are correct and that the sinks and counter tops are caulked.
9. Replace all the light bulbs and make sure the rooms are as bright as possible. Open the curtains to let as muck light in as possible.
10. Be sure the fireplace is clean and the flue works properly. If you have a gas fireplace, have it on when the buyers are there to show them it is in working order.
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Hubert Miles is the founder of Waterfront Houses USA, an online marketing service that provides Beach Houses For Sale in the US and Canada. Find Hawaii Beach Houses For Sale.
by: Hubert Miles
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