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The 7 Critical Repairs to Make Before Listing Your House This Year
When you're ready to sell your home, staying on top of repairs and maintenance tasks is essential. Making important repairs will help your property appeal to potential homebuyers and allow you to receive top dollar for your home. Our real estate agents suggest completing the following repairs before you list your home.
- Damaged Areas of Your Roof
A home's roof is one of its most valuable components; not only does the roof protect your home from moisture and the elements, but it plays a large role in its appearance.
Neglecting to complete roof repairs puts your home at risk of incurring water damage and can lead to more extensive repairs. Buyers may also wonder what other issues your home has if something as important as the roof is in poor condition.
If your roof is missing or has damaged shingles, flashing, or gutters, make sure to fix these items before listing your home with other Atlanta homes for sale. - Non-Working Appliances or Major Home Systems
Your home's electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems should all function properly. A house whose major systems aren't working correctly will struggle to attract buyers and will likely have issues passing a home inspection.
Any appliances in your home should also be in working condition. Potential buyers will likely test any appliances remaining in your home, such as your stove, oven, fridge, and dishwasher. - Damaged Cabinets or Drawers
Cabinets or drawers with peeling paint or broken hardware will negatively impact the appearance of your kitchen or bathroom. Check that all the drawers and cabinets in your home open and close smoothly.
If you're dealing with peeling or chipped paint, you can sand and repaint the cabinets and drawers to give your kitchen or bathroom a quick facelift. Most hardware issues, like broken hinges or missing knobs, are easy to fix with a screwdriver and, if needed, new hardware. - Plumbing Issues
Any leaking faucets, running toilets, or clogged drains should be fixed before listing your home. Most plumbing issues require only minor repairs, especially when they're fixed in their early stages. More complex plumbing jobs should also be completed, like replacing damaged pipes. - Drainage Issues Outside Your Home
A home with drainage issues will likely have issues with standing water and mud puddles throughout the yard. Several things can cause drainage problems, including clogged gutters and improper grading on your property. - Peeling or Chipped Paint
Interior or exterior paint that's peeling, chipped, faded, or stained should be fixed. A fresh coat of paint is a relatively inexpensive fix that will significantly impact your home's appearance and can even help your property command a higher asking price. - Doors or Windows with Gaps or Cracks
Examine the windows and doors in your home for gaps or cracks. Depending on their location, you can add weatherstripping or caulk to close them. Fixing gaps and cracks will boost your home's energy efficiency and keep bothersome insects and pests outside.
Completing a few essential repairs can increase your home's value, attract potential buyers, and help you sell your property as quickly as possible. Ready to list your home? Contact us to get started.