Tips for Selling a Vacant Home in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley, CA

Once furniture is removed from the home, you will notice all kinds of imperfections you never paid attention to before-rips in the carpet, holes in the walls, and dinginess.  In an empty Hemet - San Jacinto, CA house, everything stands out. 

What you see is what potential buyers will also see. So you may need to paint, tear up old carpet, and replace the kitchen floor.  These repairs are often referred to as "Cosmetics" and if done right should not only recoup the cost of the cosmetic repairs but be able to separate your Hemet - San Jacinto, CA home for sale from the other homes buyers will be considering in the real estate marketplace.

To get rid of the "empty house" feeling, leave a few pieces of furniture behind-simple things like a lamp, chairs, and a table will do.  Maybe an inexpensive piece of artwork on a wall and a bowl of wax fruit on a kitchen counter can do wonders.

It is very important that you pay special attention to routine maintenance. Someone will still need to dust and vacuum, leaves will need to be raked, and the lawn mowed.

In the winter, consider having the heating system shut down and drained to save money.  Keep the electricity running because lights will be needed to show the house - remember the days are the shortest during the winter.

Take care of your plumbing as well, if you are going to turn off the heat, you will want to drain your pipes, flush your hot-water heater and add anti-freeze to your drains.  Even though the weather in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley does not typically freeze, it seems as if once a year we have a good cold spell that puts unused plumbing at a risk - and broken pipes can cause an awful lot of damage - especially if there is no one there to shut them down.

Watch out for that musty smell, particularly during the summer months, that settles in from having
the windows sealed and locked. And beware of pests such as mice, squirrels, ants and bats.

For more information on preparing your Hemet - San Jacinto home for sale, please email me with your specific questions or to schedule an appointment to review your personal situation..

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