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June 10th, 2011 |

Preparing Your Home for the big sale

Prospects would rather see how great your home really, to hear how good could see, "with a little work." Therefore, let me help you show the house to its full potential. Here is a list of items undoubtedly add value to your home …

OUT OF SERVICE

A well-manicured lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcomes prospects. If it comes to rake the autumn leaves. If it's winter, shovel the walkways with a good cigar song. The lower number of obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home, the better.

Scrape and paint all surfaces of wood used, flaking or cracks. Dress up your door with a fresh coat of paint and add a seasonal wreath. Remember … curb appeal is crucial.

Clear gutters and downspouts of debris (leaves, sticks, pine needles, etc.) that may block the flow of water from the roof to the ground area.

Properly the extent of the area under his downspouts and around your home, the flow of rain water away from your foundation and basement. Installation of five or six downspout extensions feet to ensure that rainwater (roof) away from the base / basement to prevent possible leaks.

Plantings and bark mulch should be removed from the foundation to ensure regular watering does not increase the soil moisture around the basement. Lawn sprinklers should not hit the house or area near the foundation.

Make sure that the classification starts around the foundation at 8 inches below the top the foundation wall or the lining and the slopes outside the house about 5 to 6 feet. The need to add pending classification can cause it to accumulate moisture in or around the foundation (which causes filtration basement) and promotes the environment for mold growth and wood boring insect activity.

Keep mulch, dirt and other landscaping material away from veneer drainage system of drainage holes are commonly found in, but not limited to the plate masonry and stucco houses. The veneer drainage system diverts water from the interior of exterior wall systems and drainage holes allow water to escape wall. If drain holes are blocked or clogged with debris, mold can form inside the outer walls. Mourn holes are in the lower final veneer.

Sidewalks, steps, bends and all exterior foundation cracks should be filled. sealed with mortar or snapper to put the day. Prospective buyer does not want to see cracks everywhere.

Caulking around windows, doors, foundation, chimney gap in the transition coating and other common leakage points is necessary to prevent any moisture intrusion.

Repair any broken fence that you can have around your property. Painting the fence will make it look more recent.

During the summer months, add colorful plantings and bark around the outside of the house, but not with the foundation.

MAINTENANCE WITHIN

Cleaning everything in sight. The kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms and general living spaces, and clean / test household appliances and equipment. Do not forget to clean the grout in all parts of the tile. No matter what the physical condition of the property is located, must be clean, tidy and uncluttered.

Bathrooms sell homes, so let it shine. Check and repair or unsightly and silicone caulking in bathtubs and showers. For added charm, display your best towels, mats and shower curtains.

After prospects for cozy comfort of their bedrooms. For a broad view, remove and store any excess furniture out site. colorful quilts, comforters and curtains are a must.

You want buyers to view their home as their potential home. Therefore, want to downplay your personality and your decor neutraliuze. Save family photos, artwork, sports trophies, collectibles, trinkets, books and souvenirs. Put them in a box or a rented storage area for a few months. So it's always good to replace personal items with some decorative touches through your home.

Buyers are impressed by the space and light and feel disappointed in tight spaces. Dining room and in particular usually contain too many chairs and belongings. In addition, many heavy pieces of furniture make a room look and feel "full" of a buyer. Taking things away is very important, the house opens. Temporarily store all the unwanted items. And remember, potential buyers are looking for something more than space comfortable living. They are looking for storage space, too. While storage of unwanted items, make sure your attic and basement be clean and free of obstructions.

Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of self-set booby traps: roller skates on the stairs toys lying in a corner, slippery rugs and low hanging lights. Make your home as save as possible for uninitiated visitors.

Put away any additional elements such as off-season clothing, extra clothing and small appliances. Stack boxes neatly in a hidden place, like the garage, basement or better yet, a temporary off-site storage unit. Keep only enough furniture to improve the space and show how the rooms can be use. You want buyers to see the fire (no bed), and the point of view, large-screen television.

Shampoo and deordorize all carpets. If your carpet is very dirty, you may need professional cleaning. If your carpet is badly worn, outdated or stained, consider replacing it.

Polish all wood floors and wash all non-wood floors and walls with cleaners and disinfectants. Use a broom to clear cobwebs from the corners hign and low of all rooms and closets.

Nothing makes a home look faster than the most recent painting. Painting walls and wood trim and removal of any old wallpaper may be the best interior improvements you can make. For a more attractive, painting in neutral colors like yellowish white gray or light color. These colors suggest newness and cleanliness and can brighten a room boring or outdated.

Rinse the inside of your home by cleaning all windows, blinds and curtains.

Repair those small things now. Tighten and polish all hardware. Repair leaky faucets and drains, as this suggests worn or defective pipes. Cleaning, or tile grout back and replace all the tiles are missing or cracked. Update all silicon in the areas of transition.

Clean all hanging lamps and add more high-power bulbs allowed. The outlook leave burnt in the dark. Replace any burned out light bulb. Do not let small problems at the expense of what is right for your home.

Insulate attic (12 to 14 "of insulation blanket or 8 to 10" of blown-in insulation) and make sure your attic has the target = "_blank" adequate ventilation>.

If you (or a family member) is a smoker … clean, prime and paint any nicotine stained walls, wood trim and ceilings thoroughly and refrain from smoking in your home.

If cabinets or closet doors stick in your home, you can be sure that you also stick to the mind of prospects. Do not try to explain difficult situations when can be arranged. Repair (hand flat) all doors and windows sticking now. Replace all broken, worn or broken screens. A little effort on your part can pave the way for easy closing. While his control is not the doors of your closet, now is the time to box up the unwanted clothes and donate them to charity. The better organized a closet, the larger it appears.

BASEMENT

Overcast to the basement. A basement attestation is not a potential buyer wants to see.

Clean and correct any professional href = "http://www.masscertifiedhomeinspections.com/?D=51" water problems> in his basement. To include the improvement of the foundation with mortar plastering in fragile areas and release Tuckpointing any loose cavities and cracks.

Test sump pump float.

I recommend you have a professional exterminator inspect for wood boring insects before the Inspector homebuyers are located, causing delays in closing escrow.

THE DAY OF THE SHOW

Before leaving home for buyers, all the lights (both inside and outside, by showing your home at night) and open all the curtains to let as much light as possible, but the screen any unappealing views. You want your prospects to see how bright and cheery home. Lights add color and warmth, and make prospects feel welcome.

It is always important to have a good fragrance to your home. The aroma is the first thing prospective buyers notice when you step inside from home. Keep your home smelling fresh by burning candles or potpourri, boiling a pot of sticks cinnamin or apply a bit of vanilla on cold light before making them. Vanilla It also gives the home a freshly baked cookie smell when placed in an oven in a dish. Another option would be to prepare a new batch of cookies or a cake before the screening. Any good smell of your home is important to potential buyers.

Light classical or instrumental music (playing in the background) can also be effective in creating a friendly atmosphere.

Now that the big shiny "Sold" will be published in front of your house quickly.

About the Author

Certified Master Home Inspector for Buyers and Sellers. Serving E. Massachusetts and S. New Hampshire. Fully insured. Thermal (Infrared) Imaging, Termite, Radon, Water quality, Lead, Septic. FHA/VA approved inspections. Member, International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. I intend to be your “”Building Consultant for Life”". I have one goal in mind, CONSUMER PROTECTION and EDUCATION.

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