This November 2nd, the Daylight Saving Time will again come to an end. Many of us will be chatting to ourselves as we are about to reset all of the clocks – adjusting time on different instruments like thermostat, clock radio, stove, alarm bells & many more. This will be the declaration of winter after autumn.
There is a myth that early summer & spring time is the most suitable for home selling. It is seen that due to some reasons, the competition among the homebuyers reaches maximum level during those seasons. Spring might be the busiest season for us, so normally homebuyers wanted to settle themselves before the fall starts & wanted to buy new homes may be in off-seasons like before winter.
So here goes some important maintenance tips which you should use to prepare your home for selling after this “ Daylight Saving Time” or before winter :
Check emergency alarms - The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommended to every US citizen for checking the basic fire & smoke alarm during theses days. So, make sure to test all the security alarms , replace old batteries with the new once atleast twice in a year. Don't forget, when you will be selling your home, the buyer will surely be interest in the security matters.
Flip & clean all mattresses & carpets - If you have forgotten rotating your carpet & mattress, it is time to do it! Rotating & flipping your mattress/carpet must be done on regular intervals. When the covered side of the mattress or carpet get exposed, grab a vacuum cleaner and give it a good sweep. Dusty, sluggish carpets & mattress may disturb your future buyer & your deal might get cancelled. So, it is better to make those things clean & tidy for your health's sake also.
Check your appliances - Dirty filters attached to your appliances may cause air blockage in air purifiers, vacuum cleaners, furnaces and others. This will enhance the use of more energy than required for the appliances. Sometimes appliances need changing more often than others. For example, it is highly recommended to change furnace and AC filters So, list up various systems for checking:
*Air filters attached with Air conditioning & cooking furnaces
*Vacuum cleaner filters
*Water filters for home refrigerators
*Dishwasher trays & filters
* Humidifiers & home Air purifiers
*Chimney filters & channels
If you are interested to sell full furnished home to the buyer, make this maintenance jobs essential for your home.
Clean the Water Heater - Sediment & dust ruin your water heater and cause serious problems. In this season, hot water is required daily, so make sure to clean up & drain old stored water. If you've never done this before, try to start this routine from this year.
Leave all the lights On - Once daylight saving time ends, it will be getting dark pretty much earlier than before. Considering this fact, try to keep on your outdoor lights through a automated timer. This way, when prospective buyers will visit your home, even at night, the house will look bright instead of covered with darkness. It will be easier for you to also for giving them a better look of the entire house.
You can apply the same at inside also. Make sure to switch on the heater before they arrive & that the place is clean, smells fresh and warm.
Start Your Spring Cleaning - Daylight Savings Time end denotes winter is just around the corner. Use this day to kick start your winter cleaning. Now there is festival time appearing at your threshold, so, pull up your socks & redecorate the entire house.
Outside Staging for Snow - Shovel your driveways and check out to clear out the ice from walkway, garage passage and front doors. Buyers wish to feel homely atmosphere & wants to be comfortable while visiting your house. Do not hide the grey grasses or ice-covered lawn, try to use home oriented decorations like wreaths and sparkling lighting.
These decorations, lights and cleanness can create a good impression on buyer's mind & might successfully appeal to a wide variety of buyers.