Posted by admin | Posted in Home Improvement | Posted on 29-12-2009
Tags: bathroom, faucet, garden, shower, tub
It is a known fact that well-kept and well-polished homes sell faster and at a higher price. Buyers are more at ease in purchasing a well cared for house because if what they see is well maintained, then most probably what is not seen is maintained too.
Getting your home ready for sale, you must look at it as a product that is about to go into the market, where it would compete with brand new homes. It is important that you show it well to potential buyers.
Below are some helpful tips in getting your home ready to sell:
1. Enhance the curb appeal of your home. Before putting it on the market, make sure you maximize its exterior looks. Keep the lawn watered and well-trimmed, walkways, steps and patios should be checked for any cracks or crumbling, see to it that gutters are clean and aligned, inspect windows and doors for peeling paint and repair or replace damaged roof shingles.
2. Keep the interior of the house clean and neat. Remove clutters, ensure that the carpets are clean and the floors scrubbed clean and polished.
3. Ensure that the lights around the house are in good working condition and free of cobwebs. Take away family photos since your purpose is to help potential buyers to get a feel for the home as their own.
3. Remove items that are rarely used from your kitchen countertops, closets and attics to make these places inviting and more spacious. Since you will be moving soon, it is a good idea to hold a garage sale since if you do not intend to bring everything when you move.
4. Inspect cracks, leaks, or signs of dampness in the attic and the basement. Immediately repair holes, cracks and damage to wallboard, wallpaper, paint and tiles. Replace broken or cracked moldings and windowpanes. Make a careful inspection of the plumbing, heating and cooling and the alarm systems in the house.
5. Ensure that the roof is of good condition. If you are not enthusiastic about climbing onto the roof, you can inspect using binoculars, or hire the services of a professional to do the inspection for you and make necessary repairs, if any.
6. The condition of your walls greatly affects the appearance of your home. Replace old caulking and make sure that the paints look good. If there are any fading colors, cracked or peeling surfaces, do a repainting job. A fresh coat of paint will do wonders and add value to your home.
7. The stairs should not have loose boards, missing or loose handrails and guards and ripped carpeting. Check doors and make sure that they open and shut property. Ensure that the windows are working well.
8. Clean the kitchen and all kitchen appliances, including the oven. Clean or replace greasy stove hood filter and be sure to clean your cabinets inside and out. The countertops must be squeaky clean and clutter free. Replace dripping faucets and take away anything from the top of the fridge including magnets and artworks.
9. Clean and remove rust stains from bathroom tubs, sinks and toilets. Remove mildew from showers and bathtubs. Clean cupboard handles, mirrors and switch plates in the bathrooms. You might want to consider installing a new 6-liter toilet. If your bathroom floor is made of ceramic tile, make sure that the grouting is intact and clean.
10. Inspect the basement and ensure there is no water seepage, cracks, crumbling mortar or concrete and rotting wood. If your basement is damp or musty, you can use a dehumidifier. The basement should also be clutter-free and organized. Replace and clean furnace filters.
11. In your garage, throw away discarded bikes, old car parts, empty paint cans and hundreds of useless items stored in there. Your garage should also be clutter-free and use a cleaning solution to remove oil stains from the floor.
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