Thinking of selling your home? Not sure how to get started?
Here are 5 simple things you can do before you place your home on the market:
- Get estimates from a reliable repair person on items that need to be replaced soon, such as a roof or worn carpeting, for example. In this way, buyers will have a better sense of how much these needed repairs will affect their costs.
- Have a termite inspection to prove to buyers that the property is not infested.
- Get a pre-sale home inspection so you'll be able to make repairs before buyers become concerned and cancel a contract.
- Gather together warranties and guarantees on the furnace, appliances, and other items that will remain with the house.
- Fill out a disclosure form provided by your sales associate. Take the time to be sure that you don't forget problems, however minor, that might create liability for you after the sale.
Bill:
That is a very good suggestion. Thank you!
Brigita, Good tips for sellers. I like BLR Guy's idea of the appraisal. We can use it in our marketing.
Pam:
Some of mine do too.
Heather:
Even if we can get through to some of them, it is still better than none at all.
Tony & Darcy:
Thank you!
Linda:
Definitely, declutter. How could I forget that? Thanks.
BLR Guy:
Appraisals are good, but not all sellers want to go through the expense.
Michael:
Preinspection is a great idea, but not all sellers want to go through the hassle or the expense.
Gita:
The appraisal is a good idea and helps us tremendously.