Things To Do Before You List Your House For Sale, Fresno, CA.

Things To Do Before You List Your House For Sale, Fresno, CA.

If you are wondering what different things you can do before you list your house for sale in Fresno CA. in order to get top dollar then this post is for you.  The homes that are getting the most attention and the most offers and even above asking price offers are the homes that are move in ready.  These homes need little to no fixing.  Many of these homes are investor flips but some of them are traditional sales.  The majority of homes that buyers out there are looking for are homes that they can just move right into without paying excessive contractor bills for remodeling, etc.  Therefore, if you want to expose your home to the largest pool of buyers, it would be good to put a fresh coat of paint on your house if it has not been painted for several years, etc. 

If you are wondering what larger remodeling projects you should consider or where you will get the most bang for your buck, focus your attention on the kitchen and master bathroom.  Many people may not have enough equity or money to do large projects and that is okay.  But, if you do have a good sum of money and you want to translate that into a quick, top dollar sale then focus on those areas first. 

Another thing to think about is that about half of the mortgage loans used today are FHA loans.  FHA will not lend on your home if there are health and safety issues.  Do you have any exposed wires in your home?  It will save you time and money if you cap them off and properly contain them before you put your house on the market.  Appraisers will note any health and safety issues and could potentially hold up your escrow from closing.  Other items to consider fixing would be any chipping or peeling paint or any wood that has evidence of dry rot and or termites. 

After you get a nice offer on your property, the buyer will have inspectors go in and look through your house from roof to crawl space or foundation.  You don't want to give them anything to write up in their report.  Even if your home is perfect, the inspectors will find something to put in their report or they won't feel like they did their job.  However, you can eliminate items being noted and be proactive before you list your home to insure that you get top dollar for your home and so that the buyer doesn't give you a laundry list of items to repair after you open escrow.  Call me if you would like a free consultation on how to get top dollar for your house before you put it up for sale.


Things To Do Before You List Your House For Sale, Fresno, CA.