4 home maintenance tasks with a big pay off
4 TIPS TO MAINTAIN YOUR HOUSE FOR A FUTURE SALE
Not planning to sell anytime soon but want to maintain your home in the right way to avoid headaches later? Every road block in a sale minimizes your buyer pool, decreases your offer volume, and ultimately lowers your sale price.
Best case scenario is to keep your home up to date, but even if you have outdated fixtures, paint colours and furniture, those can be fixed in design and staging to sell. What you want to avoid are glaring big ticket items. Take the time along the way to maintain what matters most. A well maintained home goes a long way with prospective buyers.
4 TIPS TO MAINTAIN YOUR HOME FOR A future SALE:
Modernize windows/doors. Windows with condensation and broken seals? Doors with deteriorated weather stripping or a rickety lock? New modern windows and doors go a long way! In Toronto, think black exterior casement windows, full-lite sandblast front doors, and a digital/coded lock system.
Fix water damage. One of the very best ways to scare off potential home owners. Do not let water damage sit. If you have a leaky toilet or roof, fix it now. You don’t want the problem to get worse and create permanent or costly damage.
Upgrade utilities. Upgrade your furnace, water tank and central A/C. If you’re doing electrical work, have the panel upgraded to ensure adequate power for things modern features like an EV car charger.
Improve curb appeal. I cannot emphasize this enough! Curb appeal is your first impression; it’s what tells a prospective buyer what to expect inside and it sets the tone for their showing. Keep your railing systems, porch, driveway, flower beds, and walkways up to date. Broken porch rails or a driveway that is caving are big red flags to potential buyers.
Taking care of your home is an important part of your future sales strategy. A well maintained home sets the tone for prospective buyers and instills trust and a sense of security. Don’t push off home maintenance tasks. Take the extra time and money now to benefit down the road.
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