Home > Blogs > Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties > "The Real Debbie Reynolds" of Clarksville TN

Beating The Competition Selling Your Clarksville TN Home FAQ 6

By Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Managing Real Estate Broker with Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 TN Broker: 208698

June 08, 2012 08:26 AM

Beating The Competition Selling Your Clarksville TN Home FAQ 6 is "Should we service our heating and air unit or wait to see if the buyer asks for it?" There are a couple of different theories on this one so I am going to tell you what I think is the better approach.

When it comes to selling your home in Clarksville TN, you want your home to shine in every way. The market is competitive and if your goal is to beat the competition you will need to do things that present your home in the best light. The result will be a higher sales price, a Beating The Competition Selling Your Clarksville TN Home FAQ 6 quicker sale and less haggling with the buyer because the buyer will see more value in the property.

Not only do you have the heating and air system to consider but you have plumbing, electrical, water heater, appliances and the like that may have operating issues. So let's get back to the heating and air question. My thoughts are to go ahead and have it serviced for the season. This way you will head off any potential problems that may occur in the home inspection period. Also you will have proof in hand that the system is working properly and will have a recent service receipt that proves it. Plus you will have the benefit of it being in good working order during the marketing period.

Beating the competition selling your Clarksville TN home FAQ 6 does not specifically mention other systems and appliances but let's use a broad stroke here to include them.

This simple checklist will help you to determine if repair services are needed:

Check the water heater for a rusted bottom plate or leaks. Make sure the water coming out of your faucets is near the temperature set on the water heater thermostat. If not working properly, call a plumber.
Check all faucets for proper shut off. If they drip or are difficult to turn off, you have a problem. Call a plumber.
Check all appliances for proper working order and function. If the condition of the appliance is dated or has any damage, then replace them do not repair.
Check all lighting fixtures, outlets and switches fro proper operation. If the light fixture is dated, damaged or gives insufficient lighting for the area, replace them do not repair.
Any other systems such as security, intercom, central vacuum, whirlpool or hot tubs, swimming pools all need to be in proper working order, too.

And if you are really into beating the competition selling your Clarksville TN home then also have your home inspected for termites and termite damage. In Clarksville, many pest control companies do not charge for this service if they do not have to provide a written letter at that time. This is more precautionary to give you peace of mind during the sale process. A written termite report will likely be required for the loan closing and that does have a small cost associated with it.

See previous posts for Beating the Competition in Selling Your Clarksville TN Home. FAQ 1, FAQ 2, FAQ 3, FAQ 4, and FAQ 5.

Now you have the key components on how Beating the Competition in Selling Your Clarksville TN Home FAQ 6 needs to be answered with do it now. If you are thinking about selling your home in Clarksville TN then you need to contact me Debbie Reynolds Clarksville TN Real Estate Agent at 931-320-6730. I will use my experience and expertise to get you a higher sales price, a quicker sale and have less haggling with the buyer.