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Your home is made of many parts that need to be maintained. The weather from each season can add wear and tear on your home’s components. As we head into March, it’s a good time for home maintenance. Home maintenance helps to protect your home. It is important to protect the exterior as a shield for the interior of the home. What good is renovating just the inside of your home if a roof leak can destroy it? When your home is maintained, not only do the systems last longer but it gives you peace of mind.

Although the weather is still cool, here are are few items you might want to address before spring is here. It makes it more tolerable to being outside rather than baking in the sun.

Exterior Maintenace:

Clear out gutters and downspouts: Look for clogs that could cause water to damage your home.
Check your roof for damage: Look for missing or cracked shingles.
Inspect windows and doors: Check for drafts and seal with weatherstripping.
Check outdoor faucets and hoses: Check for cracks or leaks.
Prepare your lawn and garden: Clean up debris.
Clean and maintain your grill: Clean built up debris on your grill.
Monitor your sump pump: Always test your pump to make sure it will work when needed.

Interior Maintenance:

Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors: Click the link for New Jersey’s updated codes. Check with your town, too.
Service your HVAC system: Service your systems and change filters.
Organize and clean your garage: Clean your garage before the hot weather is here.

Although some of the above may not apply to you, the ones that do are an important part of your March monthly home maintenance. Protect your investment and it will protect you.

Home Maintenance

Being prepared will ease your fears about selling a home and I am here to asssist.

Fears you are experiencing:

Not getting the price they want: One of the biggest fears for sellers is not getting the price they want for their home. This can be a concern in a slow market. It is also a concern if there is a lot of competition in the area.
Lengthy time on the market: Sellers may worry that their home will take a long time to sell. This can be stressful and costly. Not only do they have to continue to make mortgage payments, but they have to pay for upkeep on the property.
Inspection issues: When a home is inspected, issues may be found that the seller was unaware of. This can lead to unexpected costs for potential buyers.
Buyers backing out: Sellers may also worry that buyers will back out of a sale at the last minute. This leaves sellers in a difficult position as they will have to start the process over again.
Negotiations: Negotiating with buyers can be stressful. They worry about buyers making lowball offers. Contracts also have a lot of contingencies or demands.
Emotional attachment: Sellers may have an emotional attachment to their home. Letting go of the hone is not always easy.

Solution:

Selling a home can be a stressful and emotional process. I can help the seller address these issues. It is important to know the process and discuss your options to plan ahead. Speaking with a trusted advisor can help with the preparation of the transaction. Managing expectations is not only key, but also an important part of the home selling process.

Contact me today for guidance and assistance with selling your home. My past client reviews can tell you as a team we made their real estate dreams come true. Here are some steps we will discuss to get you to the closing.

Being Prepared Eases Your Fears About Selling A Home