Small changes can make all the difference when getting ready to put your home on the market. What are buyers looking out for these days? What are key elements that almost always show up on an inspection report to repair?
1. Try upgrading your water heater- if your water heater is older or outdated, replacing it with an energy efficient model can be very attractive to buyers.
2. Certify your roof- questions about how old the roof is always come up! If you get your roof certified before hand (cost about $250-400) this will ensure the buyer that they don’t need to worry about the roof being replaced anytime soon!
3. Energy efficient faucets- energy saving appliances are the way of the future. Besides shiny new faucets that will look attractive, adding to the energy efficiency appeal will attract buyers.
4. Wood floor refinishing- wear and tear on hard wood floors can really make them look worn down. Instead of replacing, refinishing is a more cost-effective measure and will surely be noticed by buyers.
5. Stainless steel appliances- this cannot be understated! Along with the shiny appeal, the minute a buyer walks into a dated kitchen with dated appliances, the appeal of the kitchen has likely gone down. You can never go wrong with energy efficient stainless steel appliances.
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