What to Repair Before You List Your Inland Empire Home

When you’re getting ready to list your Inland Empire home, it’s of the utmost importance to ensure that you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top four recommended repairs to make before selling your Inland Empire home.

Repaint Walls

Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up. Generally, this can be a do-it-yourself project, too. Make sure to cover any walls with scratches and chips. Then, consider updating any accent walls with a more neutral coat.

Repair Floors

Hardwood floors are a very desirable feature in an Inland Empire home. So you want to ensure that they look their best by fixing scratches or dull areas. If your carpet is worn or stained, consider replacing it. And don’t forget the tile in your kitchen or bathrooms. Re-grouting can go a long way in making dingy tile work look brand new!

Refresh the Landscaping

Show buyers your home is the full package by dressing up the outside as well as the in. Clean walkways and driveways. Then, plant seasonal flowers and plants. Next, trim hedges and trees. Install outdoor décor pieces. Finally, fill in mulch and gravel.

Fix Your Fixtures

Leaky faucet? Rusted drains? Loose drawer handles? Making these small fixes can make a big difference to potential Inland Empire home buyers with detailed-orientated minds. Improve your kitchen. An outdated kitchen can be a real eyesore in a home. Updating cabinetry, repairing or replacing countertops, and installing new faucets and sinks may be worth the investment.

Muna Dionne, your Inland Empire specialist with Coldwell Banker Realty