▸Selling Your Home
To enhance the appeal of your home for sale, consider various repairs. With your budget in mind, prioritize these based on which areas most need improvement and will offer the greatest return on your home’s marketability. The Friendly Fixer has a Real Estate listing expert on staff who can help guide you on how to maximize your efforts!
▸What we do
Minor Repairs
▪Drywall repair and painting really freshens up a space. Choose neutral colors to appeal to more potential buyers!
▪Steam clean carpets and/or polish hardwood floors instead of replacing them. This saves you money and time while still producing the desired outcome of a clean, well-maintained space.
▪Update outdated light fixtures and plumbing fixtures can really transform a dated space into a more “move-in ready” home.
Major Repairs
▪Roofs - one of the MOST important parts of a house. Buyers (and their lenders) need to know there is at least two years of life left in the roof. Making repairs to prevent water damage and mold is extremely important.
▪Structure - the foundation and structure of the home is critical for a buyer’s financing. Repairing cracks in the foundation or diagnosing structural problems to be fixed ahead of listing the property will prevent lending issues mid-transaction.
▪Safety issues - certain loan products will require a home to be considered safe. If your home has peeling paint, rotted wood, visible mold, a lack of handrails or unstable handrails, you may be forced to make these repairs mid-transaction in order for a buyer to close. Listing your home without these considerations can cost you time on the market and minimize your potential buyer pool significantly.
If a buyer wants an inspection done and writes that into their offer, you may encounter repair requests. Your real estate agent will walk you through your options when it comes to these contingencies, but The Friendly Fixer is here to help with any of the repairs that are needed. You will want to have a cost-effective contracting team that is ready and willing to jump in quickly to avoid delays at closing! Time is of the essence when it comes to Real Estate transactions, and The Friendly Fixer team’s efficiency makes all the difference!
