When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure your property is seen in the best light and priced appropriately.
Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells or how long it sits on the market. In addition to a home inspection, here are our top four recommended repairs to make before selling your condo or home.
Refresh the landscaping.
When pulling into the driveway, landscaping is one of the first things an agent & clients visually see. Show buyers your home is the full package by dressing up the outside, with clean fences, color, and life, as well as the interior. By washing soiled walkways and driveways, planting seasonal flowers and plants, trimming hedges and trees, installing outdoor décor pieces and filling in mulch and gravel, your property will be looking sharp.
Repaint walls.
Not only does it look & smell better, giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up, and generally, it can be a do-it-yourself project. Make sure cover any walls with scratches and chips. It is best to consider updating any accent walls with a more neutral coat.
Repairing floors or replacing carpet.
Hardwood floors have been a very desirable feature in a home, so you want to ensure they look their best by fixing scratches or dull areas. If your carpet is worn or stained, please consider replacing. And don’t forget the tile in your kitchen or bathrooms. Re-grouting can go a long way in making dingy tile work look brand new!
Fix your fixtures.
Leaky faucet? Rusted drains? Loose drawer handle? Making these small fixes & replacing hardware can make a big difference to potential buyers with detailed-orientated minds. Improve your kitchen? An outdated kitchen can be a real eyesore in a home. Updating cabinetry, repairing or replacing countertops, and installing new faucets and sinks may be worth the investment.
These four essential tips are relevant top getting your property sold. Not only does it alleviate stress on the Purchasers, these can be done months in advance to listing your home or condo. If in doubt, call a certified Home Inspector to perform an inspection. The lengthy 40 to 60 page report will cover safety issues, concern, and non performing fixtures or finishes.