First Day of Spring is March 20th, what will you do to celebrate? For many folks who are thinking of preparing their home for sale or just want to save their equity, taking the vacuum cleaner for a spin might not be exciting but spring cleaning to make or save you money just might change your attitude.
Vacuum the refrigerator coils. When’s the last time you did that? Clean refrigerator coils save about 6% of your refrigerator electric bill plus increase energy efficiency. Coils can be underneath or in the back of the fridge and should be cleaned at least once a year. Not cleaned, worst case scenario you burn the compressor out. Unplug the fridge, roll out for ease of access, grab the vacuum, a bucket of warm, soapy water and get’er done. Not that much fun, but you save the cost to purchase a new fridge and the money you save on the long term can be significant.
Replace the AC filter to save 5-15% on your electricity bill. Dirty air filters cause the AC to cycle more frequently, restricted airflow creates uneven cooling, causes ice to form on the coils, causes allergens to be released into the air ducts, reduced efficiency, and lead to a serious maintenance issue and replacing your AC prematurely To replace: slide the old filter out and swap with new. Easy peasy!
Washing windows, according to Money Magazine (June 2008) is the number one Return On Investment in presale home improvements. Buyers like, open, light, bright and airy and clean windows generate the best ROI, improves the showcase appearance of a home for sale that is then measured by a higher selling price.
Your home’s exterior, whether you are selling your home soon or just plain sick and tired of the same old thing, according to landscape economist John Harris contributes to 28% to the value of a home. Pruned trees, manicured lawns, sans the weeds, a pressure wash to the siding, driveway, and sidewalks is one of the most inexpensive and important updates you can give your home.
As a Real Estate professional and certified home stager I recommend to clients keeping every single room of their house clean and de-cluttered, for marketing photos and showings. People are buying space and should every inch be filled with (visual distractions) clutter, the buyer misses out on viewing the architectural attributes of a home and space within the home. Consumer Reports shared that the potential return on investment can range from 3-5%.
It’s unbelievable what regular home maintenance, cleanliness the reduction of clutter can do for you in your everyday life and when it comes time to sell. Remember clean and well maintained never goes out of vogue and there’s nothing like spring cleaning to make or save you money.
As a Redefy agent, I help home sellers preserve their hard-earned equity when selling their home for a flat-fee of $3000 to preserve a seller’s hard-earned equity, I provide a full-service experience and work hard to help buyers find their dream home! I have served the Real Estate industry for over 20 years, starting with Norwest Mortgage, and various other lenders provided me the lending skills that have helped home buyers achieve purchasing a new home. As a home staging professional since 2005, I assist home sellers in preparing to sell their homes for the broadest range of potential buyers.
