If you are thinking of selling your property this fall, here are some recommended projects to spruce your home up prior to putting it on the market.
- Rake up dead leaves and debris around your home.
- Any dead annual flowers left over from summer? Pull these out and replace them with mums, sunflowers or other fall favorites.
- Replace the air filters in your home and consider calling a local HVAC company to do yearly maintenance on your heating and cooling units.
- Clean out the gutters. Clogged gutters can cause a lot of issues that would potentially show up on an inspection report!
- If applicable, put in your storm windows and store your screens until next summer.
- Put any window units away once it is time to turn the heat on. Window units can allow cold air to come in. Drafts aren’t welcoming to buyers!
- If your gardens are looking a little drab, consider adding new mulch to give the garden beds a fresh, clean look.
- Scrape and paint any peeling paint. If your house was built before 1978, peeling paint could be considered potentially lead based and may be flagged by an appraiser.
- Trim back any overgrown plants, bushes, trees, etc.
- Is your home vacant? Consider winterizing the home to prevent busted pipes.
- Power wash the dirt and grime off of your home, sidewalks, porches, etc.
- Make sure your smoke and CO2 detectors are working properly.
- Have your chimney inspected and cleaned before you use the fireplace.
For more tips and tricks, call one of our agents at 301-722-0190 or email us at [email protected].
