In today's real estate market, sellers need to know how to prepare their homes in order to sell quickly. Although some homes require major renovations and upgrades, many require small modifications. A little preparation in a tight market can go a long way.
Here are some quick and inexpensive fixes home sellers can perform to make their homes more appealing to prospective buyers:
Clear driveway and front walk from obstructions and trip hazards, and cut back overgrown bushes and limbs.
- Make sure the deck and stair railings are secured correctly
- Clean gutters of debris
- Replace all burnt out light bulbs
- Make sure the trim, especially around the door and garage, is freshly painted without chips or cracks
- Make sure all rooms are accessible to potential buyers and free of clutter
Hiring a property inspector to perform a prelisting home inspection before the house is placed on the market also has many powerful benefits. A prelisting inspection can:
- Identify problem areas that can be easily repaired
- Help the seller receive top dollar for their home
- Reduce the chance of price renegotiations
- Avoid closing delays and sell the home faster
For more information on home inspections or commercial property inspections, or to locate an inspector in your area, go to www.npiweb.com.
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