We’ve had many clients move into their “forever home” only to find out that forever came sooner than they thought. Often the sale is about the changing needs of the family, and illness and/or death frequently precede the sale of a home.
The amount of time you have to sell your home may determine the price you or your heirs get. We’ve seen many instances where a family thought they had a great asset, but because needed repairs were never made, the home’s value was negatively impacted. The home became less valuable than the homeowner had anticipated and sometimes even became a burden.
“If only we’d had this done while we lived here, we could have enjoyed it more.”
Get Dwell has helped hundreds of homeowners get their house ready for sale and the vast majority have told us, “If only we’d had this done while we lived here, we could have enjoyed it more.” A well-maintained house just feels right. Doors, windows and everything else functioning properly give the homeowner peace of mind.
Will the money spent maintaining your house end up being worth it?
There has always been conflicting data about this. But we do know that our clients who have us keep their homes sale ready have a lot less stress — and costs before putting it on the market — than homeowners who put off needed maintenance and repairs. Our clients:
- Don’t waste time wondering if this is the storm that will blow the fence down.
- Know the longer you let paint crack and peel, the more it will cost to fix.
- Don’t experience the frustration of cleaning out a flooded basement that their homeowner’s insurance won’t cover.
There’s no time like the present
If you’re considering selling your home in the near future, consider the condition of your property. If you think you may need to make some repairs or complete some renovations before you put it on the market, consider doing so now — then you can enjoy the improvements while you’re still in the home. Making a good impression on buyers is crucial, so you’ll want the property to look its best once you’re ready to put it on the market.
Remember: the lack of available, skilled construction workers in Illinois is real and if you want to make your home sale ready, now is the time. The earlier you begin the process the better. Ideally, for maximum cost savings and less stress you should begin the process 1-1/2 years prior to listing the property for sale. If you do not have that luxury, plan at least two to five months ahead of time, especially if your projects are weather dependent. Being better prepared helps you avoid paying rush fees to tradespeople who have to rearrange their schedule to fit you in when you’re in immediate need of their services.
A Get Dwell whole house assessment or a pre-sale inspection report can help you identify problem areas in your home before you put it on the market. You can then fix these issues before listing your property, eliminating potential problems before buyers have the chance to discover them.
Preventive healthcare isn’t just good for you — it’s also good for your home.
Even if you aren’t planning to sell your home in the near future, a regular home checkup by our professionals can identify small problems that when ignored can become major expenses down the road. Over the last 20 years, Get Dwell has helped clients enjoy their homes even more by keeping them maintained and safe throughout the year, even during Chicago’s most extreme weather conditions.
In a Whole Home Assessment, Get Dwell professionals examine all the nooks and crannies inside your home (attic, crawl space, basement, etc.) and inspect all planes, surfaces and joints outside — where water might get in. After the detailed assessment, we review our findings with you and help prioritize any recommended repairs or maintenance needs. Reach out to schedule a Whole Home Assessment.
And feel free to contact us if you have any questions about getting your home sale ready!