The Importance of Home Maintenance in Bryan College Station

                                                        

Many times a person will put their house on the market and never do much else to improve the home. Some will even leave repairs and cleaning up for the agent and buyer to deal with later. This is a horrible idea if you want to get top price for your house.

While you do not have to do major repairs to the house, you should keep up with regular maintenance and do small repairs. Often the neglect of those small things can turn off potential buyers, and it may lead to larger problems later on.

Repairing any holes in the walls or floors is a must. Smaller holes can be easily repaired in a day with a handful of supplies from your local hardware store. You may need to hire someone to repair larger holes. Make sure to put a fresh coat of paint on the walls after repairs are finished.

Replace caulking and seals around windows, drains, sinks, and bathtubs. This is normal routine maintenance for any home, and it will also make the home look cleaner and well kept. If you are just a little handy then you can get this done on your own in a day or two.

Keep up maintenance on the porch and any fencing. The outside of the house applies to curb appeal, and a porch in good repair looks better and safer than one that fallen into disrepair. After any needed repair a fresh coat of paint can help attract buyers.

Keep gutters clean and in good shape. The gutters on a house can clog up quickly if not maintained. Standing water in the gutter could attract pests that would detour potential buyers. It could also cause unattractive water erosion on the ground around the house.

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