When it’s time to sell your home, your Realtor(R) will walk through the house with you an d identify areas where you could spend a little time making improvements. But there’s regular maintenance, too – and these are five things you just can’t ignore if you’re trying to sell your home.
5 Spring Maintenance Tips to Help You Sell Your Home
Maintenance doesn’t seem like a big deal – and really, it isn’t. But one thing’s for sure: It’s the maintenance you don’t do that buyers will notice.
These are five maintenance chores you can’t ignore if you’re selling your home this spring:
- Maintain the yard and walkways
- Have your HVAC serviced
- Wash all the windows
- Clean the porch or patio thoroughly
- Get your roof inspected
Maintain the Yard and Walkways
Things are starting to heat up outside, and people love to stroll through neighborhoods where they’re interested in buying. You need your curb appeal to be on-point for walkers, joggers and Sunday drivers. That means:
- Cut and edge the grass
- Repair cracks in your sidewalk
- Pull weeds
Have Your HVAC Serviced
While having your HVAC serviced isn’t going to increase the value of your home, it can be a positive point in your favor with buyers. You can make sure everything’s running well, too – and remember, buyers who make an offer will eventually hire a home inspector, so this gives you a chance to get ahead of any issues he or she might discover.
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Wash All the Windows
Every window in your home – even the ones you can’t see from the street – needs to be streak-free and spotless. The main point here is that clean windows let in more sunlight, but they’re also huge contributors to a prospective buyer’s overall impression of your home. The cleaner your home looks from the outside, the more confident your prospective buyers will be that you’ve taken care of the inside, too.
Clean the Porch or Patio Thoroughly
Buyers start forming an impression of your home before they even step through the front door, and you want that first impression to be a good one so that their whole visit is positive. If you have patio furniture, make sure it’s clean and ready to use, and:
- Check for cobwebs in the corners
- Make sure your steps and railing are in good repair
- Replace your house numbers with new, modern versions
- Sweep the porch from end to end
- Power-wash, if necessary
Get Your Roof Inspected
Reputable roofing companies offer free roof inspections, so it’s a good idea to have it done before you put your home on the market. That way, you’ll find out if the roof has any issues and you can fix them before you list your house. Fixing your roof won’t net you more money at the closing table, but it’s a selling point with buyers.
Are You Buying or Selling a Home Along 30A?
When you’re selling your home, you need to work with a real estate company you can trust to market it aggressively and get it in front of all the right buyers. Call us at 850-213-3048 to learn about our innovative marketing strategies and find out how we’ll get your home the attention it deserves.
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