Ready Your House for a Sale
Before you sell your house, the ceiling and walls should look their best. Once you remove the furniture, there is really nothing left to sell the house by other than its foundation and its appearance.
Check all the ceilings for water stains, whether the leak is caused by plumbing or a faulty roof. Find the leak and repair it and make sure a proper job is done. Nothing irritates a buyer more than finding out – after the fact – about plumbing or roofing leaks. You don’t want people calling a lawyer.
If a water stain is left after something you have already repaired, do the cosmetic work necessary to improve the desirability of your home. That means painting. You may have to paint anyway, especially if dirt has accumulated in spots or you have an outdated color scheme. Painting makes a home look fresh and new on the inside and never fails to impress.
If you have carpet, you can leave it unless it is worn, overly smelly or very old. Hire a good carpet cleaner, however, to get it refreshed and smelling nice. If you do choose to replace it, do so with something inexpensive in a fairly neutral color. Try to stay away from patterns or anything that might be in your taste, yet might not be in the buyers’.
Repair or replace broken floor tiles, but do not spend a lot of money on anything. Remember, you are not fixing up the place for yourself. You want to move. Your goal is simply to have few negative impressions upon those who may want to purchase your property.
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