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Home sellers have one goal-to sell their home as quickly as possible near or
at the listing price. A home in move-in condition makes meeting this ideal easier.
Many of today's prospective homebuyers have busy lifestyles and are looking for
properties that don't require a lot of work. Homeowners should be proactive by
making needed repairs before putting their homes on the market. Inspect both inside
and outside the home. Take inventory of practical and aesthetic repairs. You may
want to apply a fresh coat of paint on the walls, doors, and shutters. Clean the
carpet and buff and polish wooden floors. Tighten and polish hardware. Repair
cracks in sidewalks and driveways, and clean any stains on them. Replace missing
or warped roofing. Clean or re-grout kitchen and bathrooms. Repair dripping faucets
and drains or plumbing fixtures that aren't operating. Fix sticking doors and
replace old locks and doorknobs. Replace burned-out bulbs and broken electrical
sockets. Replace cracked windows and torn screens. Repair broken fencing and reseal
the deck. Clean up stains on the tiles and countertops.
Some experts also recommend hiring a certified home inspector to thoroughly and
impartially evaluate the property. (For a list of inspectors in your area, visit
the American Society of Home Inspectors website, ashi.com, or ask your real estate
professional for recommendations.) A standard report will review the condition
of the home's heating system, central air conditioning, plumbing and electrical
systems, the roof, attic, walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors, the foundation,
basement and visible structure.
If the pre-inspection results in a checklist, have a real estate professional
look over the report with you to help you prioritize the list of repairs. Depending
on your goals and budget, you may want to repair only items that could cause significant
deterioration to the home, such as a leak. In addition, your local market conditions
may dictate how extensive your repairs need to be. Let your budget and your real
estate professional guide you. However, be careful about fixing up too much. Sellers
rarely recoup money on major remodeling projects, and you may want to save funds
for your new home. Also, obtaining home improvement loans can adversely affect
your ability to qualify for your next mortgage. A home in good condition demonstrates
pride of ownership. Taking the time to make small repairs to your home can go
a long way in making sure that your home is presented to potential buyers in its
best possible light. They also just might make the sale.
Submitted by: Rustin Rulenz Prudential Dunn REALTORS
4538 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 663-3519
Website Address: http://www.RealEstatePacificBeach.com/
Prudential Dunn, REALTORS is an independently owned and operated member of The
Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company. Equal
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