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Sellers Need to Complete Home Repairs to Get Top Dollar

By Marilyn Boudreaux

Real Estate Agent with Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty 0912122870 LA

February 28, 2011 01:51 PM

It is not uncommon for older homes and cottage homes on piers to require leveling or remodeling. If you are thinking of selling an older Lake Charles frame house there may be some issues you need to address so you won't be passed over by buyers.

It is a good idea to have an contractor or inspector check an older home on piers prior to listing it for sale. There may be deteriorated wood that needs to be replaced or additional pier support to level the house. Sometimes sellers should make these home repairs ahead of time and have a termite inspection done.

This was the case with this 50 year old Lake Charles home for sale. During a termite inspection it was discovered that there were active termites and wood damage. Part of the house was also re-leveled with new sub-flooring. New joists and sub-flooring have been completed. I stopped by today to check on the progress.

The licensed & bonded contractors doing the renovation work are Frank & Frank. They will provide free estimates for roofing, sheetrock, paint, ceramics, house leveling, carpentry and full remodeling. If you have a home repair or project give Frank & Frank a call (337) 244-1082

Originally Posted at:Lake Charles, LA Real Estate By Marilyn Boudreaux

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Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Marilyn

Your thoughts are right on target the should be inspected and repaired before the home comes onto the market.

Good luck and success.

Feb 28, 2011 01:58 PM

Larry O'Sullivan

Sandy, UT

Marilyn - Your report shows that you are really on the job, and is a good recommendation for your contractors, Frank and Frank who could just as easily be "Frank and Ernest" ;-}

Feb 28, 2011 11:19 PM

Doug Rogers

RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL

Your Real Estate Resource!

I love having quality "go-to" vendors that you can trust with repairs. Thanks for giving them a free plug!

Mar 01, 2011 02:48 AM

Cherise Selley

Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Realtor

Marilyn,

Those who make these types of repairs and then home stage have a distinct advantage in seller their homes versus the competition... g

Mar 01, 2011 07:18 AM

Billi Evans

Murney Associates - Springfield, MO

I'm amazed at the number of sellers who jump the gun and put houses on the market that aren't market ready.

Mar 01, 2011 12:40 PM

Sellers Need to Complete Home Repairs to Get Top Dollar

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