9 Home Repairs You Shouldn’t Put Off

Whether you plan on listing your home for sale soon or not, there are nine repairs that no homeowner should put on the back burner.

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Whether you plan on selling your home or not, there are nine home repairs that you shouldn’t put on the backburner.

1. Caulking. This is one of the easiest ways to improve your property, make it look clean, and keep water out of your home. 

2. Clean out the dryer vent. I don’t know how many times I go to properties and find a disgusting dryer vent. I don’t know what all is coming out of there, but it’s very easy to repair.

3. Roof repairs. Any buyer can have an inspector come out--one big thing they'll look at is the roof.

4. Get your chimney swept. This is not a big issue in Arizona, but if you have a fireplace, make sure that it gets cleaned out.

5. Change the HVAC filter. There’s nothing worse for your HVAC system than letting the same filter sit there for years. 

These repairs are fairly easy to handle and will definitely improve your home.

6. Treat for pest problems. If your property has termites, everything will come out in the inspection. Make sure that you have a recent pest report on file.

7. Plumbing leaks. The inspector will look under all of the sinks, so take care of wood rot and any other issues.

8. Watch for peeling paint. This is very easy to repair and will definitely come up on the inspection report.

9. Drainage problems. If you have stuff up against the house or rain came off the roof and dug a hole near your house, take care of it. Make sure there aren’t any drainage issues.

If you have any questions about these repairs or would like to learn more about preparing your home for the market, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

 

4 Common Closing Surprises

Being surprised at the closing table is something you should always try to avoid. Today we’ll go over four common things to look for.

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When you get to the closing table, the last thing you want is to be caught off guard. Today I’ll be discussing four potential surprises to look out for when closing.

1. The walkthrough. The final walkthrough is the last time you’ll see the home before you own it. For this reason, it’s incredibly important to ensure that any repairs you had done are completed and that the home is in the same condition as it was when you agreed to it.

2. Make sure nothing is missing. Everything you saw when you first arrived should still be on the property. Before you close, go through the property to ensure that any agreed-upon items are where they were left.

The last thing you want is to be caught off guard.

3. Lending. Issues with lending can arise at the last minute. To make sure that this doesn’t happen, make sure that you are well aware of what is happening every step of the way. Check periodically with your lender to make sure things are still on the right track.

4. The title. Just like with lending, there can also be some sudden issues with the title, as well. Make sure that you are on the lookout for any liens that show up at the last minute.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Why You Shouldn't Stay in Your Home During Showings

If you’re selling your home, should you leave the property during showings? For a few different reasons, the answer is always yes.

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If your home is being shown to buyers, should you stay inside the house during the showing? This is a tricky question that I get often from clients who are selling their property.

The answer is simple, though: no.

You should always leave the property during the showing. Doing this will let the buyers spend time walking around the home. Ideally, a buyer should be able to envision their life there.

If the seller is there during this process, buyers could feel uncomfortable and will likely spend less time on the property.

The more a buyer likes the home, the more time they will spend on the property.

In my experience, the more a buyer likes the home, the more time they will spend on the property. Inadvertently rushing them during a showing could lead to a missed opportunity.

Ultimately, it’s important that buyers are able to spend time in the home without the pressure of knowing the seller is present.

If a buyer is able to spend time on the property with their family and envision their lives there, they just may fall in love with it and decide it is the best fit for them.

So, if you want more information or have any other questions, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.