Home Repair Tips
It is a proven fact that home repairs can increase your selling price, and encourage generous offers. Whether you are a weekend do-it-yourselfer or an accomplished renovator, the following links can provide valuable home repair advice.
Clean / de-clutter
Rent a storage space or sell excess items, if needed. Keep every room very clean during open homes. $ 150 $1,000 - $1,499 736% 98%
Yard
Hire gardener or landscaper to trim back the overgrowth and maintain yard. $ 350 $1,500 - $1,999 400% 94%
Staging
Buy some fresh flowers, live plants and other decorations to liven up the home. Consider hiring a staging consultant. $ 450 $1,500 - $1,999 289% 92%
Lighten and brighten
Replace any burnt-out bulbs and use higher wattage bulbs, if possible. Keep drapes open during the day. $ 350 $1,000 - $1,499 257% 94%
Plumbing and electrical
Consider repairing or replacing any defective plumbing or electrical items in your home. $ 350 $1,000 - $1,499 257% 89%
Paint interior
Repair any damaged interior walls by patching all chips, holes and cracks; then touch up or repaint interior walls with neutral color. $ 625 $1,500 - $1,999 180% 99%
Carpeting
If carpets are only lightly soiled, shampooing and/or spot removal should suffice. $ 625 $1,000 - $1,499 100% 99%
Paint exterior
Repaint or resurface the outside walls of house, as needed. Patch and repair any damaged areas. $ 875 $1,500 - $1,999 100% 80%
Update kitchen and bath
Update kitchen and baths by resurfacing cabinets or painting with neutral color. Replace toilet seats, dated fixtures and drawer/cabinet handles. $ 1,313 $1,750 - $2,500 62% 72%
Flooring
Repair and refinish damaged floors, or cover with neutral-colored wall to wall carpet and note damage in your disclosure. $ 875 $1,000 - $1,499 43% 88%
Do It Yourself Home Improvements
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