When you hear the word safety, what comes to your mind?
There are many areas where safety is of concern.
We wear our seatbelt when we are in a vehicle, we wear a
helmet when necessary, and some of us put on our snow tires for the season.
What do we mean when we talk about safety in terms of real
estate? What are some items that should be on the forefront of your mind,
if you are considering selling this Spring?
Often things come up during the inspection process that
point out deficiencies in the safety department. Is there a missing
railing in the home? Do you have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors properly
installed and in working order? When is the last time you had your
chimney cleaned? Have you had your water tested, any potential buyer is going
to ask for a copy of the results. How seamless could the process be if you
preemptively provided these results?
Is your home older than 1978, might it have lead? How is
your indoor air quality? Does anyone else in your neighborhood have a radon
mitigation system, perhaps you could consider getting your home tested for
Radon.
Any work that you can complete BEFORE you place your home on
the market will work to your advantage, and stave off stress. That old
saying "Why put off until tomorrow, what you can do today?"
could not be more appropriate when we are talking about shoring up the safety
of your home.
Safety is one aspect to consider when selling your
home. I am a Realtor, and I can assist you in optimizing the presentation
of your home in the marketplace to get it sold. Call or e-mail me
today, 207-317-1338, abkrikken@gmail.com
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