When getting ready to place your house on the market, make sure you are acting like a business selling a product, and the people you are showing your house to are your potential clients. There are many things that you will have to do to make sure you get top dollar for your house, and by doing these not only will you sell quicker, but you will make more money for your house.
Examine the Walls
The wall quality is something that must be considered. The first impression of the buyer will be affected if there are cracks in the wall causing a negative appeal to your house. Make sure to address the following before showing your house:
- Replace all the old caulking. Make sure to remove the old caulk before applying the new caulk. Do not caulk over ventilation or drainage vents.
- Clean the siding of any dirt. A pressure cleaner can easily clean the sides to ensure a fresh look for your house. If there is damages to the siding, then you may want to consider the siding before selling.
- Stucco can be repaired; however, you may have to blend some areas of the Stucco to ensure new looking repairs.
- Look over the paint on all painted areas. If there is fading, cracking, or peeling surfaces, then you will need to repaint before placing the house up for sale. If you are hiring a painter, then make sure to compare painters before finalizing on one painter.
Does the Roof and Chimney Pass the Inspection?
To determine if your roof requires repairs, you can simply observe from the ground; however, if you want to be sure, then you can climb up to the roof to look around to verify. If there is damages to the roof, then you will want to hire a professional to complete the repairs. If the job is simple enough, then you may be able to complete it on your own; however, it is usually better to trust the professionals.
- Observe the overall condition of the roof. If there are damages similar to a sagging roof, pools of water, curving shingles, damaged shingles, or corrosion, then most likely there are serious damages to your roof and you should hire a professional to repair the roof.
- Roofs undergo weight stress, and over time, the trusses for the roof can become damaged causing the roof to dip. This should be repaired immediately to prevent the roof from caving in. This is a quick inexpensive repair.
- All chimneys require to be straight and structurally sound. They should be inspected every several years to ensure they are safe. They, also, must have certain covers to prevent leakages. Inspect the chimney to confirm that it is in good condition.
This section covers off the remainer of what to look for on the outside. In the next section of this article, we will continue with preparing the house for sale. We will take a closer look at getting the interior ready to sell, as well as passing the inspection. This is very important because this will be the part of the house that the buyer most remembers.
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