If you want to try and prepare your home for a sale, then you are already making a great decision. By taking the time to go over your home and fix any minor issues, you may find that you can rocket your property’s value while also being able to increase the amount of interest that people have. If you want to find out more, then simply take a look below.
First Impressions are Everything
First impressions truly are everything. If you can, you need to try and get your windows cleaned professionally and if you have a worn-out door, now is the time for you to get that replaced too. You have to make sure that your buyers are not put off by anything the second they park up. Kerb appeal is crucial, so take the time to make sure that everything is as it should be. If you can do this, then things will soon work in your favor.
Attention to Detail
If possible, you also need to have a thorough clean. Try and get into all the corners and crevices that you would normally ignore. Buyers will come and view your home with a critical eye, and they will inspect every aspect of a room. The last thing you want is for them to come round and see the cobwebs that are hanging from the roof, or the mold behind the cabinet. If you have a swimming pool or even a hot tub, then now would be the time for you to get that cleaned. Make sure that you get it done professionally over trying to get it done yourself. Professional hot tub cleaning will leave your hot tub shining and if this is a selling point for your home, you may find that it ends up working wonders for your general home appeal.
Maintenance
Even the smallest bit of DIY can be enough to put a buyer off your property. If you can you need to try and run some maintenance checks for all aspects of your home. Get the toolbox out and find out if any of the bulbs need replacing. You also need to check to see if any door handles are loose. If they are, then this is something else you need to sort out. If you don’t, then you may find that your buyer ends up being put off and that you also lose out on money. Now you may be thinking that surely a buyer will not be put off your property over something as simple as a door handle, but it does lead them to think that there could be other things wrong with the property, as it has not been maintained as well as it could have been.
So, as you can see, preparing a home for a sale can be difficult, but if you take the time to really make sure that everything is perfect, then you will soon find that you are able to make more money from your sale and this can work in your favor overall.
Thank you for reading!
lyndsinreallife
That’s a good post! By the way, people pay the most attention to the bathroom and kitchen when buying a house. The impression made by these rooms will influence the final decision. So, focus on these rooms, but don’t forget about the rest 🙂
Yes, I have heard and read many times that it’s not advised to buy houses with old plumbing. Plumbing repairs are not cheap. And old faulty plumbing can cause flooding and damage to property.
Good point! I would say the same about wiring.
Oh, right, replacing a worn-out door is a good idea, cause usually, it’s the first thing we see when entering the house. But while replacing the door can be expensive, repainting is quite an affordable option. Besides, it will definitely refresh the look of the house. However, if your door has cracks, replacement is inevitable. Air leaks through low-quality doors can account for 30% of your heating bills.