For the many of
us out there
that own a home
and are looking
to sell, we have
come up with
five helpful
tips that you
should always
remember prior
to placing your
home on the
market.
Mechanicals –
First things
first, every
house needs a
mechanical
system that
functions
properly. Make
sure you have
your heating and
air conditioning
units cleaned
and checked by a
qualified
professional to
make sure they
are all working
in tip top
shape. This will
alleviate the
buyer’s
inspector
finding anything
minor wrong with
the system. Make
sure you also
have the filter
changed. An
inspector who
finds a dirty
filter knows
that the present
owner does not
maintain the
system as they
should.
Check The
Plumbing – If
you have a
basement, make
sure that your
sump pump and
ejector pit pump
are working
properly to move
the water away
from the
foundation and
eject any waste
out to the sewer.
If one or the
other are not
working properly
or water
switches are not
in the proper
position, your
pump will run
more frequently
than necessary.
If your sump
pump has a float
switch make sure
that it also
performs as
required.
Inspect Your
Roof – Ensure
that all
shingles are in
place, none are
missing, and
they are all
securely
fastened.
Missing or
deteriorated
shingles can
cause water to
penetrate
through the
roof’s sheathing
which can lead
to interior
water damage. It
is very
difficult for an
inspector to
miss any type of
ceiling damage
that has
occurred by
water leakage.
Another good tip
would be to
check all
gutters for old
leaves and any
other kind of
debris that may
clog the flow of
water.
Give Your
Windows The
“Once Over” –
Whether you have
single pane or
double pane
glass windows,
make sure you
always examine
them for either
missing glazing
or seals that
are damaged. On
a single pane
glass window,
the glazing will
deteriorate,
which will cause
the window to
break away from
the wood frame.
On a double pane
glass window you
will notice that
a fog will
appear between
the two panes of
glass. This is a
sign of a broken
seal. If you
notice any of
your windows
having one of
these problems,
contact a window
contractor for
repair or
replacement.
Beautify The
Exterior
Landscaping – We
all love
greenery, so why
not spruce up
your
surroundings
with some new
mulch and
flowers that
will give the
exterior a
colorful bang
for your buck.
Make sure all
weeds are pulled,
bushes are
trimmed, the
grass has been
cut and
sidewalks have
been edged. Make
sure potential
homebuyers have
a wonderful
first impression
when pulling up
to your home for
their initial
visit!
CLEAN, CLEAN,
AND CLEAN! –
Clean
surroundings are
more desirable
and it provides
potential buyers
with the
understanding
that you take
great pride and
care in the
upkeep of your
home. Start by
touching up any
marks on your
walls, followed
by dusting and
window washing.
Make sure that
you remember to
remove any
clutter! Family
photos should
also be put away,
as this give a
potential buyer
the opportunity
to imagine where
they may place
their family
photos if they
were to purchase
your home.
Lastly, don’t
forget to give
your carpets a
good cleaning.
This will remove
any soil marks
or stains and
for pet lovers,
this will also
take care of any
pet odors that
may be lingering
in your home.
These few simple
tips will give
you an advantage
over your
competition when
selling your
home.
Good Luck!!!
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