Editorial

Front Page - Friday, October 8, 2010

Real Estate Facts

A proactive approach

Elwynn Schwartz

Typically, homeowners will spend weeks preparing their home for sale, rushing to repair the roof or drafty windows or electrical issues or old appliances (not to mention rushing to the bank to cover the costs of getting the home in model condition).
However, there is another novel approach to making your home appeal to buyers, and it’s called preventative maintenance.
In other words, starting from this day, look at your home as a prospective buyer would. If you would repair or improve certain features of your home for them, then why not for yourself?
Even new homeowners will one day find themselves on the selling side of the table. It may be difficult to look that far into the future, but life can throw some curveballs that might precipitate a move sooner than you had expected. A growing family, job transfer, or health issues are just a few of the changes that could lead to your decision to downsize, upsize, or relocate to another city.
Keep in mind that any small problems around your home will ultimately develop into bigger ones if neglected, and that it’s always easier and less expensive to fix the small problem earlier on.
Get proactive and enjoy living in a home that is always in selling condition. When the time eventually comes to move, you’ll be really glad you did!
Elwynn Schwartz is the owner of Chattanooga Real Estate Consultants and may be reached at 423-894-3050.

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