home more appealing to buyers by getting rid of unwanted items packing your belongings.
• Clean—Make sure your floors and fixtures, especially in your bathroom and kitchen, are clean for viewings and open houses. Consider hiring a professional cleaner. • Improve curb appeal—Consider weeding and mowing your lawn or, if you have a larger yard, hiring professional landscapers to make your home exterior more appealing. • Staging—Consider hiring a professional stager or rearranging pieces in your home in a way that will help buyers envision themselves in their new potential home. Electrical Issues Can Ruin Deals Electrical issues are some of the most costly — and potentially dangerous — issues uncovered in any home inspection. In fact, the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors counts electrical issues as one of the top deal-killers in the home-buying process. Some of the most frequent electrical issues found include: • Aluminum Wiring • Knob and Tube Wiring • Federal Pacific Electric(FPE) Panels • Overloaded circuits • Insufficient Grounding • Outdated or Improper Electrical Repairs • Undersize Electrical Service • Missing GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Protection Unless the extent of your electrical issues is a burned-out lightbulb, all electrical work should be handled by a licensed professional.
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