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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
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Appraisers & Home Inspectors
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.
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Landscape Software.
Trim or Remove Trees and Shrubs
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.
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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.
Faucets, Fixtures & Pipes
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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.
Cleaning Services
Use a title
company to handle the closing.
- A title company can handle the title search
and paper work for a very small fee. It is well worth the cost.
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