Pre-List Tips to increase your home’s value :
Painting: A fresh coat of paint interior/exterior goes a long way! This includes walls, baseboards, and doors. Be sure to caulk and seal any cracks in walls and baseboards. Using a professional is always recommended. Poorly painted properties may reduce the value or what a buyer could offer. Neutral or light colors recommended.
Flooring: Get rid of worn/pet stained flooring. Smell for one can be a deterrent. Laminate and tile floors can do wonders to a home. Replace or clean current carpets.
Kitchen: The kitchen is one of the most important features a Buyer considers in a home. Updating cabinets, cabinet hardware, countertops, custom back splash,and appliances is huge! In lieu of replacing cabinets, consider having them resurfaced. Stainless Steel and or black appliances give a kitchen a nice touch.
Bathrooms: Updating vanities, toilets, and fixtures can be beneficial. Complete bathroom remodels can pe pricey but valuable to a home sale.
Exterior: First impression is everything. Be sure to keep the lawn, trees, and flower beds manicured. Remove excess debris from the roof, front yard, and back yard.
De-clutter: A cluttered home is a major turnoff for buyers. Consider donating or selling any items you do not want. If needed place extra furniture or items in the garage, but be sure space and size can still be visualized. When selling your home, think staging like a model home. This allows a potential Buyer to see the space you have and visualize themselves living in your home.
HVAC system: Consider servicing your AC. Certain companies offer packages to flush out, clean coils, and service your AC. This identifies problems pre-list before a buyer finds something during a home inspection.
Roof: Have your roof inspected by a licensed professional. Make sure there are no leaks, lifted shingles, lifted nails, missing shingles, etc. The older your roof, the higher insurance rates can be for you and Buyers looking to purchase your home. This too can affect your value. Certain needed repairs can make or break a deal depending on the type of financing a buyer is getting.
Cleaning: Be sure to keep your home clean at all times. Pet dander smell can be a huge turnoff to some. Be sure to clean bathrooms to include toilets, and remove any soap scum that may be present. Re-caulking tile walled tubs is recommended as well.
Fixtures and electrical: Be sure to replace any faulty wiring, outlets, and exposed wires. These can prove to be issues during a transaction and a hazard to you as well. Consider putting in GFCI outlets in the kitchen and bathroom (Consult with an electrician for best placement) Research your electric panel for your home as some insurance companies have issues with certain brands like Federal Pacific. Ask a certified electrician for more advice on these potential issues.?
Plumbing: Be sure to address and fix any active leaks. Polybutelyne piping can be an issue in some transactions and cause higher insurance rates. Check with your local insurance companies and certified plumber for more details.
Mold and wood decay: Be sure to remedy or repair any wood rot or mold found in your home. Not only can mold be a health hazard it can jeopardize a transaction, along with wood rot.?
