Listing Your Kingstowne VA Home This Summer | Some Helpful Tips
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Listing Your Kingstowne VA Home This Summer | Some Helpful Tips
Capitalizing on the traditional spring and summertime real estate market can lead to more dollars in your pocket when you're getting reay to sell your Kingstowne or Manchester Lakes VA home. Here are some tips that may mean the difference in shorter days on market, and fewer home inspection repair items that could make or break a deal for some buyers in today's market:
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Check the deck or patio for possible deterioration and safety hazards such as loose boards and protruding nails. If your deck is starting to look worn, a good powerwashing can bring the wood back to life. If your patio is stained with a decorative color, don't powerwash, but reseal to make the color look more vibrant.
- Check all windows and door locks to ensure correct functioning. Make sure all locks are secure and there are no holes in any of the screens. Missing or torn screens is most likely a condo or HOA violation. And if that one window that's been stuck for years is still stuck, be sure to fix it for your new buyer.
- Clean and/or replace furnace filter. If you have a maintenance contract for your HVAC system, schedule a seasonal inspection to make sure your air conditioning is running at optimum efficiency. Wouldn't it be great to be able to tell your new buyer that your system was just recently inspected?
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Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct and space under the dryer. Remove all lint, dust and pieces of material. Make sure there are no birds nesting in the dryer vent, this is common in our area.
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Check the front and rear hose bibs for any signs of leakage. Often overlooked, these exterior outlets can cause wood rot when they do not properly shutoff.
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Check the exterior trim for any signs of damage. This is a common home inspection repair item, especially for bay, box-bay, and bow windows.
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Don't forget to sharpen your curb appeal with some fresh flowers. Flower boxes, potted plants along the entry, and decorative plants on the deck and patio help to give your home a warm and inviting feel. If buyers are captivated by the outside, they'll likely be drawn to come inside and take a look.
