When potential buyers pull up to your property — or even when they are checking out photos online — the exterior is the first thing they see. If your landscaping is in disarray, or your exterior paint is peeling, buyers may not even venture inside. So what should you do to get the outside of your home buyer- ready? The National Association of REALTORS® offers the following tips to enhance your curb appeal:
• Clean exterior walls and windows • Apply a fresh coat of exterior paint • Keep grass green and trimmed • Clean and repair your roof
Electrical Issues Can Ruin Deals
Electrical issues are some of the most costly — and potentially dangerous — issues uncovered in any home inspection. In fact, electrical issues count as one of the top deal-killers in the home-buying process. Some of the most frequent electrical issues found include:
• Undergrounded three-prong plugs • Painted outlets • Double tapping of circuit breakers • Reversed polarity • Improperly modified electrical panels • Knob and tube wiring • Aluminum wiring • Federal Pacific breaker panels 103
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