Major and Minor Repairs to Make Before Selling Your Home

There is really no limit to the amount of repairs you can make to your home for the purpose of increasing its appeal to potential buyers. However, making all of these repairs is not realistic, nor is it in the budget. Instead, it is wiser to pick and choose the most affective repairs you make to maximize your cost-savings and return on investment. Continue reading to learn the recommended major and minor repairs to consider when listing your home on the market.

Minor Home Repairs

Buyers are almost always looking for a move-in ready property. And if they aren’t, they are still always impressed by a freshly dry-walled and painted home. For these reasons, repairing minor drywall damage and repainting your home is a fantastic and profitable investment. It simply makes the property much more attractive to buyers, but be sure to stick with neutral colors like beige, taupe, tan, and gray. These colors are more inviting and open up small spaces, but also allow potential buyers to imagine their personal touch. Additional minor repairs to consider include upgrading hardware on cabinets, replacing plumbing fixtures like faucets and shower heads, updating light fixtures (both interior and exterior), installing decorative outlet covers, and steam cleaning carpets and floors.

Major Home Repairs

When it comes to selecting the most important or profitable major home repairs, it is best to consult a home inspection professional for an accurate assessment of your property. Safety is the number one concern, followed by liability and investment protection. This means it is important to fix anything that can jeopardize these areas in the short or long run. Examples include roof repairs, siding repairs, plumbing repairs, crawl space and attic repairs, foundation repairs, and water leaks. Additional major home repairs to consider include fencing, patios, underground pools, lawn drainage, power washing, and landscaping.

Hire a Professional Home Remodeling Contractor

Once you decide which repairs are most important to your property, it is time to hire a professional general contractor for all your handyman and renovation needs. Be sure to choose a licensed and insured home remodeling contractor with sufficient experience in the home and building construction industry. They should have the knowledge, skills, and resources to undertake your home remodeling project, and complete the job in a time frame that is convenient for you. Before making a final hiring decision, you may ask for references and read past client reviews to better understand how a contractor runs his business.