As you prepare your home for sale, and depending on the advice of your Real Estate Agent, you may decide to carry out some repairs or even renovations to your property before putting it on the market. Dealing with repairs and renovations of your home can be difficult and stressful at the best of times, but this is doubly so when you have the looming deadline of putting your house on the market. Here is how to hire contractors and manage the process as easily as possible.
There are many repairs and upgrades, from very small ones to those which are more substantial, which will increase your chances of selling your home quickly and for the best price. One relatively inexpensive and simple way to improve the overall impression of the house is with a fresh coat of paint in some or all rooms. Don’t afraid to embrace colour, but try to stick to shades which will appeal to everyone. If your house has wooden floors, you could consider having these painted with a new coat of finish. You may also want to update your blinds and curtains, as these are relatively inexpensive but make a big difference to the overall impression of a room.
There are many repairs and upgrades, from very small ones to those which are more substantial, which will increase your chances of selling your home quickly and for the best price. One relatively inexpensive and simple way to improve the overall impression of the house is with a fresh coat of paint in some or all rooms. Don’t afraid to embrace colour, but try to stick to shades which will appeal to everyone. If your house has wooden floors, you could consider having these painted with a new coat of finish. You may also want to update your blinds and curtains, as these are relatively inexpensive but make a big difference to the overall impression of a room.
You will want to make sure that kitchens and bathrooms in particular are in tip-top shape, as these are the rooms which buyers tend to focus on the most and can greatly influence their decision. Upgrades like replacing old or leaky taps, fixtures and sinks can make a big difference.
Fixtures and sinks can make a big difference.Once you decide what repairs and renovations you want to carry out before selling, it is important to hire the right contractor or company. Some steps that will help you do this are:
- Get multiple quotes (minimum three)
- Get references and check them Wherever possible, check recent jobs the contractor has done to verify the quality
- Check that they have the appropriate licences and insurance
- Make sure that they will complete the work themselves, rather than hiring a subcontractor
Once you have found your ideal contractor,make sure you get a contract in writing and read it carefully. It should cover the scope of the work in detail,what materials will be used, and what will happen if any more or less work needs to be done for any reason.
You should also make sure that the contractor (not you) is responsible if the work is not up to code under the terms of the contract. There should also be something in the contract to show who is responsible for cleaning up the work and dealing with any damage. until the work is not only co i
Once you are satisfied, you can sign the contract. Keep in mind that there is generally a cooling-off period when you can cancel the contract if you change your mind (often within three days of signing). You will generally be required to make a deposit before the contract starts work, however try to make this deposit as small as possible to protect yourself in case they do not complete the job. Finally, make sure that you do not pay in full until the work is not only completed, but you are completely satisfied with the work.
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