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
gutter 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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Your
local RE/MAX realtor bryan-college station, Sarah Miller, can help you discover a lot of great tips for making a profitable and fast
sell on your house.
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