This year has had it’s challenges to overcome as we move towards a post-covid-19 way of life. As the flowers bloom and buyers come out of quarantine and start hunting for the perfect home, here are 4 tips for sellers to keep in mind.
First and Foremost Declutter, Toss and Donate
Home buyers need to envision themselves in a home that they are viewing.
Put aside your belongings such as your family heirlooms, photos, and other personal
belongings that are taking up space.
Make Essential Repairs That Are Necessary
Consult with your real estate agent and get their feedback on what repairs should be made. Don’t waste money on non-essential repairs. Follow-through on repairs that fall into the must-fix category as they will show up on the home inspection and possibly turn away buyers. Make a list of all things you intended to fix around the house that has been neglected. This list could include items such as cracked tile, doors or drawers that don’t close properly, burned- out light bulbs. Any structural or mechanical in nature should be fixed if you know that there’s a defect.
Time To Consider Upgrades
Make improvements that will have a return on investment. It is wise to consider making improvements that will yield the highest return and have the biggest impact such as cabinet knobs, light fixtures, showerheads, and even faucets. Here are a few other upgrades to consider adding to your list of potential upgrades.
Replace worn or stained carpeting
Consider sprucing up the walls, repaint dark walls with gray or neutral colors.
Remove old window coverings, worn home furnishing.
Get The Pre-listing Home Inspection
As part of the real estate transaction in Columbia, South Carolina the home inspection is an essential. It’s important for sellers to know that buyers want the home inspection report. In order to not be blindsided to what might actually show up in the report, consider getting the home inspection beforehand to be aware of any potential issues and have the opportunity to correct them beforehand.
If you are in the Columbia, and surrounding areas of South Carolina and in the market for a pre-listing home inspection, contact the home inspection experts at S& Home Inspections LLC for all your home and termite inspection needs. We offer same-day home and termite inspections. Contact us!
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