4 Simple Ways to Improve the Value of Your Home Before Putting It On the Market
Though you may think that your home is perfectly ready to be put up for sale, it's important to remember that even something extremely minor, which you think potential buyers won't notice in a million years, is probably more likely to get noticed more than you think. Also, on top of the issues known to you, it's important to acknowledge that there are also always problems which you either don't know about, have forgotten or have simply become accustomed to.
When potential buyers notice things like this, their minds go straight to the possibility that this problem is just the tip of a much larger iceberg, with a lot more damage left unseen. So what are some simple things you can do to minimise the chances of one of these such problems coming to the attention of potential buyers or home inspectors/valuers?
Roof Restoration
Because an outside view of your home is likely the first thing potential buyers will see, having problems with your roof will lead to a fast next from many potential buyers. Most people looking to buy a decent house in Australia at the moment, with the market like it is, probably aren't looking to mess around renovating after going through all the trouble of moving in, especially with something as trivial as missing roof tiles, for example. Make roof restoration a priority if needed.
Re-plastering
If your home's wall plaster is suffering from cracks and bumps, don't just paint over it and forget about it. A home's walls are not only a great indicator of its previous tenants' lifestyles (how crazy their parties got, for example), they're also the best indicator from which to abduct the home's structural integrity, so you can be sure that people will pay close attention to your walls. The only people who buy homes with structural problems are the ones who plan on tearing them down.
Plumbing
Potential buyers often check taps to see if they work, checking the water flow and the quality of the water itself. However, a side effect of this is that they will therefore likely notice if the water doesn't drain quickly. This is often caused by a simple problem, but if you haven't been able to fix it before a home viewing, the buyer definitely will expect the worst.
Hardwood Restoration and Refinishing
If you've been living in your home, it's likely that you've gotten used to it, and haven't noticed its flaws festering over time. Just like watching your hair grow, these things happen so slow, you don't notice just how messy they've got. So unless you've been getting your floors restored and refinished regularly, getting them done may lead to shock.
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