It might not feel like it, but spring is right around the corner. That means not just flower and shower but the unofficial start of home sales season. If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, it’s time to address that list of home fixes you might have let slide. Even if you’re not planning to sell, though, getting your home in sale-quality shape can make it even more livable and enjoyable, and can save money by preventing the need for more expensive work caused by deferred maintenance.
February To-Dos:
Do Your Own Walk Through
Work with your Realtor to do an informal inspection of your home. Approach it by car in both directions and check curb appeal. Then list the top three things you would change to make your home and property fresher, more welcoming and more stable. From there, walk through the front door, stop and make a list of the first five things in your house that someone might feel look tired, worn or in need of repair. Repeat in the bathrooms and kitchen. Finally, make a master list and prioritize based on cost and potential impact on your sale price and sale speed.
Fix the Small Things
Buyers often see small imperfections – the things homeowners learn to live with and overlook – as a sign of bigger potential problems beneath the surface. So work with your Realtor to look at your home with an outsider’s eyes. Some areas to look at include:
- Doors, windows and screens
- Cabinets and drawers
- Walls and trim
- Flooring
- Bathroom grout and caulk
- Landscaping
Of course, a coat of neutral paint, both indoors and outdoors is a great and relatively inexpensive way to give your house a fresh, new look. This month, hire Get Dwell for any paint job, curb appeal upgrade, bathroom grout and caulk work, or small fix-up projects and get 15% off all labor charges.
Fix the Big Things
Don’t wait for an inspector to find a problem that might require a sizeable investment. Even if you’re willing to patch a roof, or make repairs to a heating system or fix foundation cracks, they can make a potential buyer wary. Get Dwell can do a thorough walk-through of your home and help identify trouble spots you might not know exist.
If you’re planning to sell your home and you’d like a consultation about potential fixes and upgrade to your home, call Get Dwell today because the spring sales season is coming fast. Even if you’re not selling your home, making improvements mean your home will be ready to put its best face forward when spring arrives.