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Items to Check before a Home Inspection

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Selling a home can be a stressful time, there is so much to think about; keeping thehome clean, heading out on a moment’s notice to accommodate last minute showings,not to mention planning a move. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Then you get that great offer and enter escrow. You’re relieved until you realize there’sa home inspection coming. Even a home meticulously maintained can have hiddenissues. The good news is that you can prepare for the home inspection and make sureyou pass with flying colors. Items to Check before a Home Inspection Doors, windows, cabinets and drawers – check that they slide smoothly Run water in sinks, tubs and showers – snake any that drain slowly Evidence of water leaks – Garage ceiling, under sinks, around water heaters, etc. GFIs – check your local code and put GFI plugs where required Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors must be in working order Gutters and Roof – replace any missing roof tiles and clean gutters HVAC – Consider ...
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4 Reasons to Sell This Fall

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Traditional lore says that the best time to list your home for sale is spring and if it hasn’t sold by the end of summer, you’re out of luck. Along the same lines, homeowners across the country are often advised not to list in the fall and wait until after the holidays to list. The truth is that a great home will sell at any time of year and in fact there are some very good reasons to list in the fall, while everyone else is busy doing other activities. 4 Reasons to Sell this Fall 1.Less Competition –As mentioned above, most sellers list in spring so as a seller, fall provides you less competition which increases the opportunity for buyers to view your home. 2.Serious Buyers – Home buyers in fall often have a timeline to move before the holidays. They tend to take the home search seriously and move to write offers faster and avoid wasting time. 3.Curb Appeal – Fall is a beautiful time of year and ho...
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Inexpensive Curb Appeal Tips That Work

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No doubt you’ve been told that curb appeal will help sell your home. But if money is short you’ll need to do some curb appeal on a budget tricks. Following are some inexpensive curb appeal tips that really work. Fresh Coat Of Paint A fresh coat of paint adds curb appeal without busting the budget. With a gallon of paint you can freshen up the window ledges, shutters, front door and the garage door. Add a fresh coat of paint to decks and railings, and street lampposts, as well.  Solar Lighting You can find inexpensive solar lighting stakes at discount stores around the country. Add these to the edges of the driveway, along the front pathway and around front hedges for nighttime curb appeal. Metallic Paint If you can’t afford brand new hardware for your front door, consider investing in a small tub of metallic paint. Refinish the doorknob, door knocker and the metal porch light fixtures.  Annuals Landscaping can be pricey, but with a couple dozen inexpensi...
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