How to prepare your home for sale?
If you’re getting ready to sell your house, you may want to make some repairs and upgrades so your property makes a great impression on buyers. Here are some things to consider when trying to prepare a home for sale so it fetches top dollar.
Gather your paperwork:
No matter how great your home looks at first glance, savvy buyers will want to know how old items are.
Check your home records, receipts, or seller’s disclosures for the age or last repair of things like your roof, HVAC system, water heater, and gutters.
You’ll also want to check how long these features are supposed to last. A central air-conditioning unit, for instance, typically lasts about 15 years, a wood shingle roof 15 to 30 but this will depend on a variety of factors such as the model and how well they’ve been maintained.