Repairs to Make Before You List

What to Repair in your Home Before you List

A lot of money goes into buying a new house so it is understandable if a

seller feels hesitant investing even more money to fix up their current

house prior to selling. However, sellers may not realize that some of the

issues they live with everyday and consider minor, such as the hallway light

switch or the kitchen sink that has plumbing issues, may actually be

considered major to home buyers. These issues may even prevent buyers

from making an offer on a home or making a lower offer. It’s crucial to keep

your house presentable and in good shape before you list it on the market.

That being said, read on to find out what repairs you might want to

consider before you list on your house on the market.

Roof Problems

A roof is one of the most important components of a home, protecting all

that is underneath. Additionally, roofs are major expenses to replace.

Therefore, it is imperative to keep the roof well maintained and free of

damage and leaks. Issues like water and sun damage, clogged gutters, and

rotting will lead to bigger issues if not fixed timely. Tending to these items

immediately will help prevent further damage and help present the home

well.

Poor Maintenance

Minor issues such as damaged flooring, paint chipping, and old carpeting

can be easily fixed to give your home a renovation. Your goal is to make

your home appealing so start by replacing anything that is heavily worn and

adding a fresh coat of paint. And these minor upgrades can be inexpensive

because you’ll most likely see a return on investment.

Plumbing

Plumbing problems can result in minor or major issues and it is very

important to take care of these issues right away as they can lead to further

problems. Bigger problems such as water damage can lead to mold and

easy fixes to leaky faucets can be replaced inexpensively.

Wiring

Electrical problems can cause a wide variety of problems. Smaller fixes

such as faulty switches, missing wire nuts, or damaged junction boxes can

be

fixed with a good electrician. Replacing a circuit breaker might be needed if

they don’t match the amperage of your home. Some repairs are obvious to

see and others aren’t so it’s a good idea to run a pre-inspection of your

house before listing. After, review it with your realtor because they can

advise on which ones are the first priority.