Repairs to Make Before Selling
·
Guttering: Make sure that any leaks are dealt with, debris and
leaves are removed, and repairs are made to cracks.
· Roof repairs: Repair or replace missing or broken tiles so your home looks well cared for.
· Radiators: Leaking radiators
leave unsightly rust stains and damp over time and may give the impression your
home is not cared for.
· Faucets: Leaking faucets can
be easily and simply remedied by replacing washers. Replacing washers is an
economical way to help your home appear maintained, and help prevent major
water concerns later.
· Windows: Missing putty in
windows is quick, cheap, and simple to repair. Left untreated, it can lead to
much more expensive problems and gives the impression you don't care about your
home.
· Electrical: Bare wires and
broken electrics are not only dangerous but can be a sign of an aging
electrical system. Replace broken switches and power points.
· Broken glass: Cracked or
broken glass can make a property look uncared for at best. At worst they give
the impression that the house is located in a high crime or dilapidated area.
· Broken fences: No matter how
pretty the garden, a broken fence can give a bad impression. Even if it is your
neighbor's fence, offering to help put it back up can speed up the process and
might help make a sale.
· Broken tiles: Broken tiles are
dangerous and unhygienic. Even if you don't have any of the originals left for
repairs, get some tiles that are exactly the same size and use tile paint to
even out the different colors.
· Doors: Broken doors do not
give a good impression. The potential buyer might even suspect they are due to
a previous burglary. Get them repaired or replaced.