If you are looking to sell your property, there are a multitude of things you need to get sorted out that will make it an appealing prospect for buyers. We are all guilty of having little fixes in our houses that need to be done that we can live with, but that new buyers won’t want to have to deal with. Instead of it being an issue, it’s a good idea to get them fixed sooner rather than later. This can not only remove a headache for you when buyers enquire about certain things but also can make the house more sellable and your buyers happier to pay more money too. In this article ,we take a look at some top home fixes to do before you sell up. Keep on reading to find out.
Sort out the plumbing
When you are selling your house, we recommend sorting out the plumbing before you do so. Find a company that is reputable and trustworthy such as Jennings. They can help you with issues from leaking pipes, to improving the water quality or installing hot and cold water taps. Plumbing can be expensive, but if it doesn’t work correctly, it can not only put potential buyers off of your house completely but also stop people from offering the price you want. By getting it sorted, you can hopefully get more interest and a higher asking price too.
Give the decorating a spruce up
This is a bit of a controversial one. You want to have the home looking fresh and ideal for your buyers to purchase, but you also don’t want to spend lots of money on it in case it’s not to your buyer’s taste. If they are going to end up purchasing your house and wallpapering and painting over all your hard work, it has been both a waste of time and money. Instead of going all out, just paint over what you already have so it looks neat and fresh, give your carpets and floors a deep clean and check your windows and door frames are all freshly painted too.
Fix any electrical faults
If you have electrical faults in your home, such as sockets that don’t work, or lights that are flickering, it’s a good idea to get these sorted. An electrician can come in to have a look at these for you and get them fixed in no time. Similarly to the plumbing, getting these things sorted will make your home more sellable and also could go for a higher price.
These are just a few home fixes you should do before you sell up. Not only will they make the house more sellable to your buyers, but can help to make the process smoother and stop anyone from pulling out, or being reluctant to pay full price. What are some top tips you have for home fixes to do before selling up? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
