Friday, April 30, 2010

5 Things to Do Before You Sell

1. Get estimates from a reliable repairperson on items that need to be replaced soon, a roof or worn carpeting, for example. In this way, buyers will have a better sense of how much these needed repairs will affect their costs. I have had a couple clients not heed this and when the inspection came through they were unprepared for amount of work that had to be done prior to closing.


2. Have a termite inspection to prove to buyers that the property is not infested.  If you were buying buying a home wouldn’t you expect it?


3. Get a pre-sale home inspection so you’ll be able to make repairs before buyers become concerned and cancel a contract.  This is one of the things that will cost you a couple hundred dollars upfront, but may gain you thousands for your sell price. 


4. Gather together warranties and guarantees on the furnace, appliances, and other items that will remain with the house.


5. Fill out a disclosure form provided by your sales associate. Take the time to be sure that you don’t forget problems, however minor, that might create liability for you after the sale.  This is one of the items that should remain between you and your agent. 

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