Top 13 things to replace or repair before listing your Nanaimo home

Updated May 17, 2013

Top 13 things to replace or repair before listing your Nanaimo home

 

It stands to reason that Nanaimo homes for sale that have had issues repaired are more attractive to potential buyers than properties that still need repairs.  Unless a buyer is looking for a fixer-upper people prefer to purchase a home that is move-in ready.

 

According to the Real Estate Staging Association the top 13 items to repair or replace before putting your house on the market are as follows:

 

 

 

Item                                  Replace   Repair

Worn Carpets

X

 

Broken Light Switches

X

 

Loose door knobs

 

X

Leaky Faucets

X

X

Running Toilets

X

X

Sticky Locks

X

X

Slow Drains

X

 

Cracks & Holes in walls

X

X

Broken screen doors

X

 

Clogged shower heads

 

X

Ripped window screens

X

 

Sticky windows

 

X

Cabinet door knobs

X

X

 

 

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