Here’s a list of areas you need to fix before accepting viewings for your property.
Dirty and damaged flooring
Worn-out linoleums, dingy and stained carpeting, broken tiles, or scratched-up hardwood floors give potential home buyers a negative impression that the property isn’t well-maintained or could be hiding more serious structural issues that require significant renovations. It’s either you scare the buyers away, or they haggle for a much lower price, way below what you were hoping for.
Before staging your home for potential buyers, replace broken tiles or vinyl floors, hire a professional carpet cleaning service, or expose and refinish hardwood floors if you have them underneath. Hardwood flooring is a timeless and luxurious feature that adds great value to your home.
Leaky pipes and water stains
Knowledgeable home buyers are wary of mold and water stains on the walls and ceilings because they are tell-tale signs of a potential plumbing issue they never want to be a part of. So before putting your home on the market, call a professional plumber and have everything fixed. The repairs may cost a bit, but it’s definitely worth it than a lost sale. You’ll have the peace of mind and confidence to assure prospects that they’re getting value for their money and not leaving them with plumbing nightmares.
Deep clean or regrout the tiles
It’s an absolute turn-off to see if the grout between the tiles in your kitchen splash backs or bathroom walls and floors is yellowing — or worse, dark and slimy. Hiring a professional home cleaning service to deep clean these areas.
It’s a well-known industry secret to making a home look stunning in real estate photos. If you’re in a hurry and want instant gratification, you can also regrout tiled areas, which can positively impact old floors.
Replace outdated windows
Window replacements are on top of the list of home improvements that can almost guarantee a return on investment once you resell your property. Energy-efficient windows are extremely attractive to many home buyers because of their purported benefits in terms of making rooms cozier during winter and reduced rates on energy bills.
Repaint interior and exterior walls
A fresh lick of paint is an inexpensive update that can make a huge difference. It can make old, graying walls look fresh and modern again. It can give an otherwise dull room a character or visually make a narrow hallway appear brighter and more spacious.
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