Must Do Tasks Before You Sell Your Home

Nakul Kongovi | February 3rd, 2017

Spring is right around the corner, and you might be quite excited as this is the best time to sell your home in the market. But before you jump out and start listing your home, remember that your house has taken quite a bit of beating in the winter season and you need to fix them all.

Let us have a look into some of the most important things which have to be taken care of before you venture into the real estate market.

 Repaint and Re-stain

The harsh winter with all the snow and rain is sure to have hammered down the walls and wooden decks of your home. The temperature cycle which results in absorption causes the woods to wear out and the walls to discolor, and this is something which you should not overlook. Repaint the walls, cabinets, doors and the trims so that they look fresh and undamaged. For the woods, re-stain and seal them out so that they don’t rot ad result in an expensive replacement.

Clean Your Roof

 You are better of hiring a professional to perform this task as this can get quite daunting at times. The snow and the black stains caused by rain and algae are actually doing a lot more damage than you think of. Along with making your house look unattractive, they also feed on the fillers on your roof which means that they are actually eating it!
So before even thinking of listing out your home, you need to be really sure that the roof is not only clear of snow, but also of the algae and the stains that they cause.

Clean Out Your Gutters

Gutters are one of the most  important factors for the home owners to protect their homes from various harmful elements. Clogged gutters can often lead to mosquito and rodent infestations which is certainly not a good thing for a house. Make sure to channel the water from your roof and direct it to a location far away from the home. And the good thing is that, cleaning out gutters is actually an easy job. You can either do it yourself or hire a person for about $40 to finish the work for you.

Declutter Your Home

We usually have a lot of stuff lying around in the house, and most of these are things which are actually useless. Especially after the holiday season, we are bound to have too much of stuff lying around. Get rid of the items which you don’t use or which are better of in another place than just lying around. Decluttering not only makes your place look tidy and neat, but also more spacious which is a good thing when you are selling a home.
Make sure that you also clean up the storage unit in the basement, and also the garage as the buyers are bound to look at these areas specifically.

Ac System, Dryer Vent and Refrigerator

The Electrical Safety Foundation International points out that, by taking care to clean out your Ac System, refrigerator and the dryer vent, you not only improve the efficiency of these appliances, but also prevent major electrical hazards. It is always better to hire a company to do this job as they know way more than what you understand.
Selling a home in Houston right after the winter season is an easy task if you know what exactly are you dealing with. With a lot of things to take care of, you cannot afford to sit back an wait for the buyers to just come in.

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