Why replace and update
now - if you're serious about putting your home on the market in
the near future?
1. You'll increase the
marketability of your home AND the value. You've got
to spend money to make it.
2. Homes in good repair sell
faster. Home inspectors will point out items needing repair
that the buyer may expect or request a seller to have
done.
3. "Time is of the
essence" when you're home is under contract - Don't wait
until the last minute to be pressured to pay attention to
details. Now is the time to be PRO-Active about any
easily remedied objections.
4. If you fix it up now YOU and
your future buyer will enjoy living with the market smart
makeovers.
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| OUTSIDE
ITEMS: |
| 1. Your front door should be
welcoming. Replace if necessary or replace fixtures and
paint. |
| 2. Resurface driveway and
walkway if they need attention. |
| 3. Trim back or replace
overgrown shrubs & add flower bed and make sure lawn is green. |
| 4. Make sure garage door is in
good condition and has an auto opener. |
| 5. Make sure roof and gutters
are in good condition. |
| 6. Energy efficient windows -
get replacements if necessary. |
| 7. House paint and trim should
be in good condition - repaint if necessary & deck should be
freshly stained. |
| INSIDE ITEMS: |
| 1. Interior walls should be
neutral color and fresh - repaint if necessary. |
| 2. Refinish wood floors and
install new carpeting or vinyl where necessary. |
| 3. Update light fixtures and
add ceiling fans where appropriate to keep things cool. |
| 4. Replace or remove any worn
furniture. |
| 5. Replace
switch and outlet plates and register vents with shiny elegant
brass or updated neutral colors |
| 6. Reorganize closets - add
shelves and clean out clutter |
| 7. Install additional cable TV
and phone lines where needed. |
| 8. Kitchen's Sell - replace
counter top and appliances to update kitchen if necessary - also
consider refacing cabinets if they are out dated. |
| 9. Your furnace should be
energy efficient - replace if necessary. |
| 10. Bathroom should be bright
and spotless - replace toilet seat and medicine cabinet if
necessary - tub and surround replaced caulking or if necessary
hire a bathfitter type company to update your tub/shower area. |
