Written by: Frank DeValdivielso • March 10, 2015• Real Estate

To Do’s That Pay

When you decide to sell your home, it’s always a good idea to assess your home and its needs. Taking stock of appliances, home systems, and other items that make a house a home will help guide you to getting the most money at the time of closing. Check to see if any appliances are nearing the end of their lives (for example, if your air conditioning unit is a bit dodgy, then consider hiring someone like this ac repair jacksonville fl company, they can help you out if needs be), as well as other updates that can help boost your home’s worth. Listed below are major home systems that should be evaluated to help give you peace of mind.

Air Conditioning System
Air conditioning systems are put to good use all year long so it’s important to get an air con servicing company to look at your system every now and then to ensure it’s still working. Now is the perfect time to replace disposable filters or wash permanent ones. Filters should be replaced regularly or washed when use is high or during peak seasons. Have the air conditioning service person review the system for updating, cleaning of the coils, and checking of the ducts and vents. If there’s anything wrong with them, getting AC Repair now will mean you won’t have any further issues in the hotter months.

Roofing System
Many roofing systems are at or near the end of their usefulness. Have a roofer inspect and give their recommendation as to how long the roof will last and what repairs needed.

Preventative maintenance will not only save you money, but will also keep your home safe. Houses that do not keep up with maintenance have been known to lose up to 10% to 12% off their appraised value.

Pests and Termites
Most people agree that in South Florida you’ve either had termites, have them now, or will have them in the future. It’s part of living in paradise. If you have your home serviced regularly, look to see if the service agreement and warranty are transferable to the new homeowner. If you don’t, you may want to have a pest control inspection done on your home to determine whether you need service or not.

Plumbing and Septic Tank Systems
The septic tank and plumbing systems are things that you will find out about prior to or during the sale of your home. Some homes have been updated, while others continue to use cast iron piping. Additionally, some septic tanks have not been serviced in years. Now is a good time to find out about yours, and if you do notice any problems in the meantime, then contacting respectable plumbers in your area should be your first port of call. This will ensure that you have all the proper information before attempting to put your home on the market.

All of these items and more will come up during the period that the buyer has to inspect the home prior to closing. As a seller, it’s better go into the real estate market with eyes wide open regarding issues with your home. Knowing about the repairs that are necessary and disclosing them to the buyers gives the seller and buyer the opportunity to take them into consideration before agreeing on the terms of a contract for sale of the home. Or, they can wait until after the price has been agreed to, the contract for sale and purchase has been signed, only to find the inspection report yields surprising results that can cost money and may even cause the sale to fall apart.

Frank DeValdivielso, a member the Miami FL Team and The Keyes Company, is based out of 2423 Le Jeune Road, Coral Gables, FL 33134. For more information you can reach Frank at his office, 786 378 8450, or cell, 786 273 8507. You can also email him at RealEstate@MiamiFLTeam.com and please be sure to visit www.MiamiFLTeam.com for the latest listing and news regarding real estate.

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Last modified: March 10, 2015