Home Fixes Before Summer Ends

Summer is over. As much as we’d like to have endless fun in the sun, nature has its way of putting us all back to work. So before the air starts to get colder, it’s time for us to take our maintenance projects into fruition. Having a great Real Estate agent is a huge plus when planning to overhaul our home before putting it in the market. Real Estate agents, the good ones, understand which particular home fixes take priority, in the process helping us save time, energy and money.

Here are the things home sellers should prioritize:

Outdoor painting – Most homeowners don’t have the time or the resources to invest on full house painting. The best way to deal with this is to go around the house and start touching up areas which require polishing. Always remember that peeling pain is undesirable for potential buyers, scrape and sand the area, prime and paint again for an even texture.

Outdoor Caulking and Sealing – With fall and winter inevitably coming, leaks or cracks could mean disaster and increased heating bills. Check the windows inside and out, replace or reattach things which are seemingly pulling out.

Concrete and asphalt patching – As a rule, asphalt should be sealed every other year so if you have missed a cycle, it’s time to repair your driveway with asphalt patching material. Check your concrete walkways for holes or cracks as they can easily be repaired with epoxy patching material.

Patio and deck maintenance – If you have brick patios, replace the missing bricks. Level off areas pushed up by tree roots and re-grout where weeds or any other elements have degraded the hold between bricks. On wood decks, rotten boards need replacement. They can be painted or stained as necessary.

Landscaping – A well maintained lawn adds quality to your home. Keep it clean and attractive. Weeds should be pulled out, rotten fruits and nuts cleared to avoid infestation and make sure trees and shrubs do no scrape the side of the house. Ask your Realtor for affordable local landscaping companies which can offer professional help.

Do you want to work with a Realtor who provides quality home improvement tips to his clients? Call me, Mynor Herrera, today for expert help buying or selling in the DC, MD, & VA areas! I also specialize in Bethesda and Chevy Chase, as well as the subdivisions of Rosemary Hills, Rock Creek Forest, East Bethesda and Whitehall Condominium.