Trying To Sell a San Diego House? Start These 7 Repairs Right Now

When trying to sell a San Diego house, there is plenty of stress. Especially if the sellers are continuing to live in the home while trying to sell. That is because maintaining a clean home that is walk-through ready at all times it extremely difficult.  

But if you can move out before the home is sold, you can often feel a lot less stress. Plus, there are a number of repairs that can be done once the home is mostly empty.  

With that in mind, if you are preparing to sell a San Diego house, making these seven repairs can make the process much easier.

Fill In The Holes

There are always numerous holes made from nailing various objects into the walls.  This can be from paintings to shelving units. And failing to patch these holes is a sure way to get a buyer worried.  In the buyer’s mind, if a seller cannot complete a small maintenance task like patching a nail hole there is no telling what larger maintenance tasks need to be completed.

Some holes like nail holes are small enough to simply buy a small container of spackling compound.  For those holes that are bigger, use joint compound which will be sold in a bucket instead of a smaller container.

Neutral Colors

Painting a room is the easiest way to help the walls look great and to cover any color choice disasters that may have taken place.  A lot of times parents will let their children pick a brighter color for their bedrooms. Children may love living in an orange room but the new owners may dislike this for their office.  

When preparing to sell a San Diego house, choose neutral colors like whites, grays, or browns to repaint with.

Electrical

Always make sure to hire a professional to repair any major electrical problems.  If any outlets or lights have stopped working over the years it is time for an electrician to walk through.  

But one simple thing that a homeowner can do is change out the outlet covers.  These can become dirty, cracked, or simply have paint on them. Getting new ones is a very quick and easy way to make the room look updated.

Smelly Carpet

If looking to leave carpets down, it is best to give them a thorough clean.  But keep in mind that this means going beyond a simple vacuum. Years of dirt and grime have likely built up in the carpet. 

Using products from the stores to help refresh carpets can be helpful if using a vacuum and shampooer.  Although, it is sometimes better to hire a professional depending on how much damage has been done.

Sparkling Wood Floors

Home buyers are falling in love with hardwood floors.  Keeping these surfaces sparkling clean is essential for a San Diego home buyer to instantly want to make an offer on a house.  

One thing to keep in mind when preparing to sell a San Diego house is to avoid steaming a hardwood floor.  This can actually damage the wood as it opens the pores within the wood.

Instead, use a floor cleaner made for wood floors.  They will be easy on this type of flooring and avoid stripping the wood.  

Some homeowners even like to make their own solution by adding a capful of white vinegar to a gallon of water.  This will bust through the dirt on the floor without causing damage.   

Cabinet Update

Replacing cabinets is expensive.  And few sellers want to drop the money on a full kitchen overhaul before they sell their home.  To help a kitchen look new without spending that much money a homeowner can simply buy new knobs and hinges.  Or paint the existing pieces for a fresh look.

Bathroom Updates

Everyone likes to save money.  Updating a few items in the bathroom can help the existing homeowner reduce their utility bills and become a selling point for the buyers.  Getting low-flow toilets and a shower head that reduces the amount of water used are great cheap updates. Always regrout and recaulk the tiles before listing the San Diego house to make everything look brand new.