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Tips for Your Home Inspection
Monday, September 12, 2016
Having a home inspection is a given when you are selling a home. You can prepare for your home inspection by taking a few steps. This will help the seller avoid bumps along the road to the closing table and helps the buyer avoid complications as they go through the buying process.
A competent inspector should be called in to inspect any home for sale. This inspection protects the buyer from future issues and protects the seller from potential lawsuits for known defects. The inspector will be looking for material defects in the home and reporting these defects to the buyer and seller, giving them the opportunity to negotiate repairs or price changes based on repairs needed. Often, sellers think they can just leave during their home inspection. This is far from accurate and taking these steps can help your inspection go smoother from the beginning.
Tip #1 Clear areas the inspector may need to enter. This includes attic scuttle entries, furnace areas, hot water heaters, crawl spaces and your electrical box.
Tip #2 Have the power on. Inspectors will be testing all major mechanical appliances including all those mentioned above.
Tip #3 Don’t forget about other appliances. A good inspector should test all appliances like the ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, water softener and trash compactor.
Tip #4 Replace garage door opener batteries and make sure the door(s) are clear and can be opened. The inspector will open and close the garage door(s).
Tip #5 If you have a well and/or septic system, the inspector will be running tests. For the septic system they will need to open the tank. Ensure the inspector has access for that. They may also take a water sample if you're using a well.
Tip #6 Here are some other things a competent inspector will check:
- Toilets
- Faucets
- Electrical receptacles
- Windows
- Roof
- Basement
- Fireplaces
Tip #7 Don't try to hide things. A good inspector will know what signs to look for to ensure nothing is being kept from the inspection. In fact, a hidden items found during inspection may even raise red flags with the inspector.
Preparing for your home inspection may seem overwhelming. Following these tips above can help your inspection go smoothly and put the buyer at ease that the home they've made an offer on will be a good investment.
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Make the Most of Your Curb Appeal
Monday, May 9, 2016
If your home is currently on the market or you’re just about to put it there, your curb appeal is extremely important, especially now that spring is here. The outside of your house is a buyer’s first impression of your home, so you have to make sure it’s a good one. If you’re planning on selling your home it’s important to make sure your curb appeal is up to scratch. When working on your home you might be a bit overwhelmed by all the work, decisions, time, and costs involved with the process of getting your yard buyer ready. Many think that since most landscaping work isn’t permanent, it’s not as important as some of the other projects they might have but you should really consider putting it near the top of your list. Here are five things you can do to improve your curb appeal to help your home put its best foot forward.
Remove Anything Dead
Get any dead trees, flowers or leaves out of your yard. Trim dead branches and rake up the winter leaves. As you remove things, fill in any blank spots with flowers, bushes, potted plants or yard art, but try to avoid any garden gnomes or pink plastic flamingos.
Mow the Lawn
If you have a lawn, mow it once a week to keep it looking its best. Don’t forget to spray or pull any weeds to keep the texture pleasant.
Trim the Hedges
Make sure your bushes are trimmed and not spilling onto your walkways or driveway. If they grow too fast to keep them maintained properly, you may want to just pull them up. You can always cover blank areas with gravel, wood chips, or mulch.
Improve the Landscape
Improve your landscape with tile, decorative stone, concrete, brick or wood to add some appeal to the softer elements like your flowers, grasses and plants. And make sure you don’t forget your porch! Bring in a splash of color with flowers and potted plants
Add Some Light
You don’t have to spend a fortune on landscape lighting. Get some lanterns to line the walkways or something to hang from a tree can to give your yard a stylish effect. Lighting not only highlights key areas of your yard, like trees and flower beds, it also provides a bit of extra security. If you’re still not sure where to start, check out your local hardware store with a photo or sketch of your home and ask for ideas. Let them know you’re planning on selling your home and you’re struggling with your curb appeal, you might get some great advice. If you think your curb appeal is ready to get your home sold, contact The Sandi Pressley Team today.
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How Important is Curb Appeal?
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Do you have a home on the market in Albuquerque? Are you getting ready to list your home for sale? If so, one of the most important parts of your listing is your home’s Curb Appeal. How your home appears from the street is just as important as how it looks inside because, if the buyer isn’t sold when they drive up, they may never take the time see what’s beyond the front door. Well-maintained landscaping, a clean yard and attention to details, will attract more buyers and possibly a higher sales price.
When a potential buyer drives up to your listing, the first thing they notice is the big picture. They see your home, the trees, flowers, colors and most importantly, the level of effort taken on the outside of the home. That first impression is vital and you’ve already lost it if you’ve got dead plants, chipping paint and cracked sidewalks. Not only will the buyer be turned off by the disrepair outside, they’ll make assumptions that the same level of care has been taken inside.
Creating the perfect first impression can feel expensive and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are 5 projects that can be low cost and have a high impact on your home’s curb appeal.
- Remove any dead plants or flowers, trees, fallen leaves and trash from your yard. This step alone will make a big difference in the appearance of your yard from the curb.
- Pull weeds and cut the grass, regularly. Nothing says deferred maintenance like tall weeds or an overgrown lawn. Consider asking a neighborhood teen willing to do this for a small fee every week.
- Add some color with potted flowers. After removing any dead plants and trees, you may notice blanks spots in your yard. Leaving them blank is fine but you can also fill in with seasonal, flowering plants.
- Clean everything! Front facing windows and screens should be cleaned and repaired if needed. Spray off the patio and driveway and do your best to remove any stains. Remove cobwebs from corners and make sure your entry walkway is free of debris including fallen leaves.
- Make the garage door shine! Depending on the size of your home, the garage door can comprise up to half of the visual space from the curb. Make sure it’s clean and in good condition. Consider adding new hardware or a decorative address block above the garage for added appeal.
Your local landscape supply company or home improvement store can be valuable resources for ideas and supplies. Take a sketch or photo of the front of your home with you and don’t be afraid to ask for ideas. This small step can mean more traffic for your listing and a higher sales price when the right buyer comes along.
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