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GWINNETT PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

Tips for Selling Your Home

Preparation for Sellers

The home selling process starts several months before a property is made available for sale. Following are some items to consider.

Prepare the Property - Cleaning up the inside and outside of a home can make the property more attractive to potential buyers. Basic tasks include tending to landscaping, a thorough cleaning, reducing clutter throughout the home or adding fresh paint where necessary.


Conduct an ASHI Pre-List Inspection - Before putting a home on the market, hire an experienced ASHI home inspector to help identify potential problem areas. Repairing or disclosing any problems before a prospective homebuyer finds them can reduce hassles and speed up the process when selling a property. In addition, proactively making an ASHI inspection report available to a prospective buyer can be an important added value to the sale.
 

Make A Good First Impression

First impressions count with buyers. In today's age of consumerism, every buyer is comparative shopping. A small investment in time and money can give your home a solid advantage over competing properties. So by paying attention to detail now, you can enhance the perceived value later. The following are some suggestions for preparing your home to show to its best advantage.

Create A Buying Mood

bullet Turn on lights
bullet Turn on air conditioner/heater
bullet Open the drapes
bullet Light the fireplace

Exterior Appearance

bullet Keep lawns cut
bullet Trim hedges and shrubs
bullet Weed and edge gardens
bullet Clear driveway and clean up oil spills
bullet Clean out garage
bullet Touch up paint
bullet Make repairs where needed

Create Space

bullet Clear halls and stairs of clutter
bullet Store surplus furniture
bullet Clear kitchen counter and stove top
bullet Clear closets of unnecessary clothing
bullet Remove empty boxes and containers

Maintainence

bullet Repair leaking taps and toilets
bullet Clean furnace and filters
bullet Tighten door knobs and latches
bullet Repair cracked plaster
bullet Touch up paint
bullet Clean and repair windows
bullet Repair seals around tubs and basins
bullet Replace defective light bulbs
bullet Oil squeaking doors
bullet Repair squeaking floor boards

Squeaky Clean

bullet Clean and freshen bathrooms
bullet Clean fridge and stove (in and out)
bullet Clean around heating vents
bullet Clean washer and dryer
bullet Clean carpets, drapes and window blinds

At The Front Door

bullet Clean porch and foyer
bullet Ensure door bell works
bullet Repair screen on door
bullet Fresh paint or varnish front door
bullet Repair door locks and key access

 

 

 

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