Will you be selling your home in the coming year? If so, then you’ll need to get your home ready for an appraisal. You could do nothing and take your chances that the appraiser will find everything in order but there are some small things you can do the make your home ready for an appraisal.
On the Outside
Curb appeal counts for a lot in an appraisal. Take care of all the regular lawn maintenance that you would normally do but step things up a bit more by putting away gardening tools and removing any dead plants. Then step back and look at the condition of your house. Is the pain peeling? Are there cracks in bricks or mortar? Are any gutters damaged? These are all important fixes you should take on but the appraisal happens.
On the Inside
You probably have a list of repairs you’ve been vowing to get to. Now is the time to get to them. You also need to look at your home through “fresh eyes.” For instance, an old TV might make everything look outdated. Of course, you’re going to have to clean up all the clutter, too. It matters.
If you have a dog, then you should consider locking them up or taking them to day care while the appraiser is in the house. You don’t know if they are a dog person or if your dog will get too excited by their arrival.
Consider the Effective Age
The effective age of your home can be impacted by things like stuck windows or broken doors. If there is a general sense of things looking old, then it might go against your value.
Promote Your Neighborhood
Along with all the features your home has to offer, you also want to promote your neighborhood. It’s a safe bet that your appraiser won’t be from your community. That is why you need to point out all the features that make your neighborhood a great place to live.
Remove the Rubbish
Along with cleaning up the clutter, you also want to make sure you’re removing any big rubbish items. These could be all kinds of things you would probably toss out when you move. Don’t wait. Instead, hire Junk King Palm Beach today to get rid of that debris. One call puts a plan into action that involves two movers and a big truck. That is just about all you need to get rid of old furniture and appliances. The best way to get your home ready for an appraisal is to let Junk King Palm Beach work their junk hauling magic.