• Hire an electrician to check the wiring. • Call an HVAC company and have technicians perform a thorough service and checkup. • Contact the natural gas supplier and have them double- check the mechanics of your tank and/or lines. If you are looking for an alternative to calling and arranging all the different inspections, certified home inspectors typically cover items related to mechanical issues (and more). They will be able to identify possible trouble spots. Many buyers hire an inspector, so you could be saving them a major step and saving yourself time, in the sale process. Home inspector do not perform technical services, they recommend contating the professionals. Save yourself time and contact them ASAP. If you have mechanical issues and decide to sell the property "as is," be prepared to negotiate price with the buyer. Note that known material defects must always be disclosed to agents and buyers to keep you out of court.
YOUR ROOF
Insurance companies are becoming fussier about the properties that they insure. The roof can become a dealbreaker. Insurers evaluate part of their risk by looking at the roof, its condition, prior repairs, granulation, past leaks, and telltale ceiling repairs.
REPLACING APPLIANCES
New appliances undoubtedly make an impact on buyers. NAR conducted a survey of buyers and found that: • Buyers were usually "interested" or "somewhat interested" in buying a home that featured new appliances. • 41% percent of buyers were willing to pay more for a
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