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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!
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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 all homes
for sale. 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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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.
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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.
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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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