When you’re getting ready to list your Jersey Shore home, it’s of the utmost importance to ensure you are showing it in its best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top four recommended pre-listing repairs you should make before selling your home.
Pre-Listing Repairs All Sellers Should Make
Repaint Walls
Giving your Jersey Shore house a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up. Generally, these projects fall into the “do-it-yourself” category. That tends to mean that it costs less to do, too. Make sure you cover any walls containing scratches and chips. Also, consider updating any accent walls with a more neutral coat of paint.
Repair Floors
Hardwood floors are a very desirable feature in a home. Therefore, you want to ensure they look their best by fixing scratches or dull areas. If your carpet is worn or stained, consider replacing it. And don’t forget the tile in your kitchen and/or bathrooms. Re-grouting can go a long way in making dingy tile work look brand new!
Refresh the Landscaping
Show buyers your Jersey Shore home is the full package by dressing up the outside as well as the in. Clean walkways and driveways. Plant seasonal flowers and plants. Trim hedges and trees. Install outdoor décor pieces. Fill in mulch and gravel where needed.
Fix Your Fixtures
Leaky faucet? Rusted drains? Loose drawer handles? Making these small fixes can make a big difference to potential buyers with detailed-orientated minds. Improve your kitchen. An outdated kitchen can be a real eyesore in a home. Updating cabinetry, repairing or replacing countertops, and installing new faucets and sinks may be well worth the investment. Just make sure not to overspend. Stick with what other homes in your neighborhood offer without going overboard.
Caulk It!
Finally, caulk, caulk…CAULK! A little bit of caulk goes a long way. Caulk cracks between your baseboard trim and walls, around window frames, and don’t forget your bathtubs. Having a clean bead of caulk makes a huge difference and your home will look clean and well-maintained with cracks and crevices sealed up.
NJ ANCHOR Program Deadline is Coming Up
We are now in the middle of January. That means that you have only a couple of weeks left before the January 31st deadline to file for the NJ ANCHOR Program. If you owned a New Jersey home or paid rent for a New Jersey home on October 1st, 2019, you may qualify for a one-time relief payment. File now before you lose out on this opportunity to put a little money back in your pocket.
Sherri Lilienfeld, eXp Realty, Your Source for Jersey Shore Real Estate