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Getting Your House Ready To
Sell
These are tips that won't cost a lot but can make a big difference
on the appearance of your home. It is amazing how just a little
attention to the details will add that special appeal that the buyer
is looking for!
Pre-listing Inspection.
Having your home inspected by a professional home inspector before
you list is a recommendation from Dennis DiVito of Apex Home Inspections,
LLC.
Eventually your buyers are going to conduct a home inspection. You
may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first.
Having an inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other
ways:
* It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical
third-party. * It helps you to price your home realistically. *
It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that ... * Defects
won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later. * You have the
time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself,
if you are qualified. * It may encourage the buyer to waive the
inspection contingency. * It may alert you of items of immediate
personal concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation
(not all inspectors offer these extra services, you can check for
radon yourself). * It may relieve buying prospect's concerns and
suspicions. * It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting
documentation to your disclosure statement. * Alerting you to immediate
safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.
Copies of the inspection report along with receipts for any repairs
should be made available to potential buyers.
Be sure the inspector you use is insured and licensed or certified
(if your state requires) or at least belongs to a professional organization
such as NACHI, ASHI, NIBI.
You can find an inspector nationwide at FindanInspector.us
Clean up the outside.
* Curb appeal is the first impression of your house. Keeping the
grass cut and the area tidy will help make a great first impression.
* Paint or wash the exterior of the house (including window casings,
shutters, and doors). * Wash the windows inside and out. * Check
the gutters and chimney.
Touch up the interior.
* Put a fresh coat of paint in the most used areas of the home.
This will clean as well as brighten up the rooms. * Wash the walls
where paint is not appropriate (i.e. wall paper, paneling). * Wash
all floors and bathroom tiles. * Shampoo dirty carpets. * Get rid
of clutter. Clean out your closets, garage, basement and attic.
Use self storage if necessary. * Replacing air filters will help
keep the dust down.
Replace bathroom and kitchen fixtures that are worn or leaking.
* People will notice a leaking or worn-out faucet. By replacing
these items, you will give a new look to the room. * Clean under
the sinks. If there is any leaks fix them. Then clean up the damage
using contact paper or paint.
Get rid of any bad smells in your home.
* Pay attention to pet or cigarette odors. * Place scented potpourri
around the house. * On the day you're expecting a potential buyer,
pop a batch of frozen cinnamon rolls or home-made bread into the
oven for a great aroma.
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