{"id":12922,"date":"2019-07-03T15:15:14","date_gmt":"2019-07-03T22:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=12922"},"modified":"2019-06-18T10:51:13","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T17:51:13","slug":"things-to-replace-before-list-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/07\/things-to-replace-before-list-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Replace Before List Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s rare that a person can put a home on the market without doing any work. While you might have been concentrating on the big changes before you put the For Sale sign in your yard, it’s important to remember the little things as well. Below are four things you absolutely must replace before you put your house up for sale :<\/p>\n

Paint<\/strong>
\nAdding a fresh coat of paint is one of the best ways to liven up the look of your home. If you have the time and ability to do so, repainting both the exterior of your home and all of the rooms is a good way to go. However, if you’re limited on funds, make sure to repaint any area that has seen significant wear and tear.<\/p>\n

Broken Locks and Handles<\/strong>
\nThere are likely a number of broken locks and handles in your home with which you have grown accustomed to dealing with. These can be major problems for new owners, especially if they make a prospective buyer feel unsafe. As such, it’s a good idea to replace any broken locks and any broken door handles that might be in your home before listing.<\/p>\n

Carpet<\/strong>
\nOld carpet can wreak havoc on your attempts to sell your home. Not only does it have the possibility of making your rooms look dingy or out-of-date, but old carpeting can hold onto smells no matter how often you’ve attempted to have them cleaned. Consider getting entirely new carpet in your house before putting it on the market\u2014or upgrade to hardwood or vinyl. Making this change can add a great deal of value to your house and remove serious stumbling blocks on the path to getting your home sold.<\/p>\n

Garage Door Openers<\/strong>
\nHow well does your current garage door opener remote work? If it’s having trouble connecting to the overhead unit or you’ve given up on it entirely, it’s time to get something new. A garage door specialist can help you find the equipment that you’ll need to get your garage door functioning like new.<\/p>\n

Always make sure to budget for the things you need to replace before you sell your home. Having all of these items replaced will not only make your house look nicer, but doing so will also help the rest of your home look even better to prospective buyers. With a little work, you can make minor changes that can transform the way your house looks.<\/p>\n

Home Sellers : 4 Things to Replace Before You List Your Home<\/a> by Meghan Belnap | RISMedia housecall<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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