Spring Has Sprung.
Now that the weather is getting warmer lots of buyers are
out looking for their next home. There
are some things you can and should do to make it easier to sell your weather
you want to sell now or in the future you should do these things every spring.
Clean your gutters
Gutters do their job best when clean. The raint season is a prime time to ensure
all drainage areas remain unblocked by leaves and/or debris. Trapped moisture can leave a house susceptible
to mold and mildew and cause major damage to your roof and walls.
Check Your Roof
Be diligent about roof maintenance. Ask a licensed professional to inspect your
roof for wear and tear. If the shingles
are curling, buckling or crackling, it’s time to replace the roof.
Check your Paint
The worst thing you can do is leave wood exposed, because
that’s when it will begin to rot. Sand
it down so there are no rough edges, prime the bare wood surface and paint it
with high quality paint product. Don’t
wait until siding accumulates too much dirt.
Brighten up the house with a good power washing.
Cut Overgrowth
Trim overgrown trees and hedges away from your home to
discourage the growth of mildew and moisture.
Branches should be at least 7 feet away from the exterior of the house. Get rid of out-of –control vines, as they can
help crack siding and allow moisture and pests entry into your home.
Love Your Lawn
Rake up leaves, Pull up weeds, and remove foliage from the
lawn, shrubs and any plants. Pull up
dead flowers and replace them with a low maintenance variety such as pansies,
begonias or mums.
Keep the Air Fresh
You should be changing air filters monthly, but if not start
now. A unit free of dust and dirt runs
more efficiently saving you money on your energy bill. Also check hose connections for leaks.
Watch for Leaks
Investigate all doors and windows for leaks and drafts, which
can signal water intrusion. Seal any
open areas between the frame and the wall to keep out water which can
deteriorate building materials.
Control Pests
Keep garbage and debris under control around the exterior of
your home. Do what you would inside, and
get rid of junk. Seal cracks, even if
you just did so in the winter. Mulching
the yard this spring? Use a liner underneath.
Peek at the Plumbing
Check for leaking faucets or sweating pipes, clogged drains
and faulty water drainage systems. On laundry
day, look at the washing machine hoses for bulges, cracks or dampness. Check under
the kitchen sink for leaks and make note of wetness around dishwasher, Inspect
your water heater for leaks and corrosion.
Clean Decks,
Driveways and Fences
A pressure washer makes this job easier. While cleaning inspect for damage and make
repairs before they become big jobs.
Clean Coils
Coils on your fridge conduct the hot air from outside the
unit. If they are coated with dust they
do the job less efficiently coasting you more money.
Smoke Detectors
Test and change batteries in your smoke detectors. Also find outa if you need and were to put
Carbon monoxide detectors.
Drain Your Water
Heater
By doing so you will prolong its life and reduce your
electric bill.
By doing all these things now before you put your home on
the market you will save yourself a lot of time, money and headaches as well as
making the your house look great for potential buyers.
Cynthia Schmier, Broker/Owner
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR, SRS
RE/MAX Country
Cynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
www.cynthia-online.com
CRS, CDPE, CNE, CIAS, MDI, 5-STAR, SRS
RE/MAX Country
Cynthia@Cynthia-Online.com
(360) 400-3475
www.cynthia-online.com
