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If you are looking to sell your home, you should ensure that it is clean and well-presented. You want potential buyers to be wowed by the curb appeal of your property before they even step inside.
If you have any unfinished home projects on the go, now is not the time to leave them for later. Below, you will identify some common turn-offs that you should always check before putting your house for sale.
Wall with Molds in the Kitchen
If you have a wall in your kitchen with molds and mildew, then this is something that people will see when they come to take a look at your house. You should be prepared for them to raise their eyebrows or even turn around and walk out if the house looks too bad.
It might not matter how much work has gone into cleaning up other parts of the home because all anyone will see is that one area where there are still mold problems. Additionally, when potential buyers browse online for potential houses to buy or lease, they expect everything to be clean and fresh. Therefore, photos with visible mould in the kitchen will turn them off before they even visit your property in person.
If your home has mold, consider hiring a mold removal company. This will make a significant difference in the appearance of your home, enabling you to sell it faster.
Chipped Flooring
This one is a biggie. Chipped flooring practically screams that you did not adequately take care of your house, and prospective buyers will assume it’s in disrepair.
If you do not fix this before putting your home on the market, you could lose out on thousands of dollars if potential buyers pass over your place for fear or more significant problems they might discover later down the line.
Noisy Systems
Noisy systems are systems that are difficult to turn off. They are also called leaky abstractions or accidental complexities that you should always check before putting your house for sale.
Noisy systems result from bad design decisions that create additional problems. For example, this can result from a lack of knowledge about correct HVAC installation and other appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, and more. So, ensure you get them checked before you put your house on sale.
Chipped Paint on Walls
The first thing that potential buyers might notice when they walk into your home is the paint. If it’s chipped, you’re in trouble. A quick fix can be just slapping on some fresh coats of paint to cover up problem areas.
However, if the chips are too big or there are too many of them, then consider hiring a professional painter to repaint all surfaces before putting your house for sale. This is so as not to turn off potential buyers who would otherwise love living in your lovely abode.
Conclusion
Before putting your house on the market, it is vital to make sure your property fits all of these expectations. If you are selling in a competitive housing market where many houses are for sale at one time, prospective buyers will appreciate knowing that they can easily find everything they need in your home.
