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.
1. Paint - When preparing to paint the inside and outside of the home, be sure to repair in cracks and holes in the sheetrock and replace any rotted wood on the outside. Don't try to cover up existing damage. It will only leave a bad impression on the buyer. Take the time to do the job right.
2. Floors - Clean the carpet or replace it if needed. Repair any problems with loose floor boards or replace any tiles that may be damaged. Polish or repair any scratches to the hardwood flooring.
3. Windows - Get any broken or damaged windows repaired. Replace any missing screens. If windows are not operational, have them repaired or replaced. Windows that will not open are a fire hazard and will be written up by the buyers home inspector.
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. Remove any clutter from the garage and basement. Rent a storage building or a use a shed to store seasonal decorations. Throw away old newspapers and magazines.
6. Go into the attic and be sure there are no leaks around the vent stacks, roof vents, chimneys and flashing. These are the most common areas where leaks occur. It's better if you find these and fix them before the home inspector finds them.
7. Check to be sure all the exhaust fans for the bathrooms and kitchen vent to the exterior. Generally these items will be vented to through the roof or in some cases the they are vented through an 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.
1. Paint - When preparing to paint the inside and outside of the home, be sure to repair in cracks and holes in the sheetrock and replace any rotted wood on the outside. Don't try to cover up existing damage. It will only leave a bad impression on the buyer. Take the time to do the job right.
2. Floors - Clean the carpet or replace it if needed. Repair any problems with loose floor boards or replace any tiles that may be damaged. Polish or repair any scratches to the hardwood flooring.
3. Windows - Get any broken or damaged windows repaired. Replace any missing screens. If windows are not operational, have them repaired or replaced. Windows that will not open are a fire hazard and will be written up by the buyers home inspector.
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. Remove any clutter from the garage and basement. Rent a storage building or a use a shed to store seasonal decorations. Throw away old newspapers and magazines.
6. Go into the attic and be sure there are no leaks around the vent stacks, roof vents, chimneys and flashing. These are the most common areas where leaks occur. It's better if you find these and fix them before the home inspector finds them.
7. Check to be sure all the exhaust fans for the bathrooms and kitchen vent to the exterior. Generally these items will be vented to through the roof or in some cases the they are vented through an 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.
About the Author:
Hubert Miles is the founder of Waterfront Houses USA, an online marketing service that provides Beach Houses in the US and Canada. Find Caribbean Beach Houses.
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