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Make Your Home Appraisal Ready With These Steps
One of the most important steps in buying or selling your home is having it appraised. An accurate appraisal will help you get the most out of your home when you list it on the market. Appraisals are also important if you are trying to refinance your home. There are several things you can do to raise the appraisal value of your home. Our real estate agents can help you complete the following list and help you get the most money out of your home.
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De-clutter Your Home – De-clutter your home by eliminating stacks of paper and clearing items off of your counters and tables. You can avoid clutter by putting things away each time you use them. Open your mail as you get it. Organize your home as best you can so that nothing else is left laying out in the open.
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Clean Everything! - Deep clean your home. Start with the top of your doors and your ceiling fans. Dust every surface. Sweep and mop your floors. Wipe down all of your appliances and your kitchen counters and sinks. Hang your curtains outside or put them in your dryer and turn on the "air" cycle.
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Fix the Little Things – Make any minor repairs. Replace broken knobs and handles. Oil hinges so they don't squeak. Change light bulbs that have burnt out. If you have a toilet that runs, replace the flushing system. Fix broken door knobs and make sure all of your locks work properly. If you have light switches or outlets that don't work, it may be worth a service call to have an electrician come out and fix them.
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Paint a Few Walls – Add a new coat of paint to walls that are showing signs of wear. Make sure to patch over any holes or imperfections. Paint a wall or two throughout your house to ensure everything looks bright and new. It's amazing what a coat of paint can do to give your home a new look. Older Rockland County homes for sale will get a big facelift with a few simple coats of paint.
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Clean the Windows - You don't realize how dirty your windows are until you clean them inside and out. An appraiser will look closely at the windows to make sure they are properly sealed. If you give your windows a good cleaning, they will not only look cleaner, they are less likely to show their true age. Make sure when you clean them that they seal properly.
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Clean Your Gutters – Cleaning your gutters and making sure they are properly secured is an important part of outside maintenance. Your gutters are often forgotten when it comes to cleaning your lawn and maintaining the outside of your home. Clear away all of the twigs and leaves from your roof and gutters, and your home will look well-taken care of.
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Take Care of Your Lawn – Taking care of your lawn involves much more than just mowing, Pick up any trash and lawn waste that you can find. Trim around posts and other objects on your lawn. Sweep your sidewalks and make sure all of your hoses and lawn tools are all cleaned and put away in their proper place.
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Don't Forget the Garage! - Don't forget to clean your garage and sheds as well. Just because they aren't a part of your home, it doesn't mean they won't hold value. The appraiser will look closely at them, just as they did your home.
Don't let an appraiser catch you unprepared. Contact our agents as soon as possible. We can help you be fully prepared before the appraiser arrives. This will ensure that your home is appraised accurately, and you will get the highest possible price when you sell.
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