front and see it for the first time. Please keep your windows and front door in top condition to ensure your home has a good drive-by appeal. You’ll also need to touch up your garage. This means that the exterior will need to be neatened up, including painting the door, cleaning the driveway and gutters, etc. When quickly driving past to check out a home, minor details stick out much more than you would think. If your home is currently on the market, always ensure that the exterior has fresh paint, the lawn is well manicured without looking too high maintenance, your windows are washed, and you do not have any dead flowers in your garden. This is also a good time to trim or prune your trees.
THE ROOF IS JUST AS IMPORTANT
When it comes to your roof, don’t just get up on a ladder and inspect it yourself because you’ll probably miss something and risk hurting yourself if the roof does turn out to be in poor shape. Instead, bring in a professional who can tell you precisely what needs to be done on your roof, such as re-shingling, an everyday necessity. They can also make improvements for you before you put your home on the market. Be prepared for the repair costs, which you will probably pay upfront. Any savvy buyer will know to have the house inspected for any faults, so making all necessary repairs beforehand will ensure that the selling process goes much faster. However, you can always have your roof checked out and nothing more. If you need to fix any problems, you can get a quote from a reputable roofing company. Subtract the cost of the repairs from the overall selling price during the closing process. This is generally convenient for both the buyer and the seller, as the buyer will be more at ease knowing that they can have things repaired and upgraded should they wish to do so.
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