WHAT TO REPAIR BEFORE YOU LIST

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s important to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix some possible weaknesses can significantly affect how fast it sells. Here are our top four recommended repairs to make before selling your home.

Repaint walls

Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up, and generally, it can be a do-it-yourself project. Make sure to cover any walls with scratches and chips, and consider updating any accent walls with a more neutral coat.

Repair floors

Hardwood floors are desirable in a home, so you want to ensure they look their best by fixing scratches or dull areas. If your carpet is worn or stained, consider replacing them. And don’t forget the tile in your kitchen or bathrooms. Re-grouting can go a long way in making dirty tile work look brand new!

Refresh the landscaping

Show buyers your home is the complete package by dressing up the outside and the in. Clean walkways and driveways, plant seasonal flowers and plants, trim hedges and trees, install outdoor décor pieces, and fill in mulch and gravel.

Fix your fixtures

Leaky faucet? Rusted drains? Does a loose drawer handle? These minor fixes can make a big difference to potential buyers with detailed-orientated minds. Improve your kitchen. An outdated kitchen can be a real eyesore in a home. Updating cabinetry, repairing or replacing countertops, and installing new faucets and sinks may be worth the investment.