We all know that to put a property on the market, we have to make its best side shine! So we go round and have a clear out, slap on a new coat of paint – you know, the usual activities to spruce up a space. 

But you’ll need to apply a good few fixes as well, and not just to the obvious issues that are likely to stand out. 

Everyone can see when a door needs to be rehung, but what about that dark mark on the wall behind the couch? If you don’t want to be afraid of buyers snooping to find secrets, you’ll want to get that shifted before you contact a real estate agent. 

And with that in mind, here are three more of these often forgotten ‘fix jobs’ that you should see to!

Any Cuts and Scrapes

Have a good look around every room in your home, getting right down close to the floor, the top and bottom of the walls, and any unremovable surfaces like counter tops. If you need to, get yourself a magnifying lens as well! 

Because you’re looking for cuts and scrapes that could be miniscule. Even when they’re tiny, they could lower the value of your home when you go to put it on the market. 

If you find any marks that could really do with being filled in, you don’t have to stock up on caulk yourself either. Get a professional Surface Care service in to get the job done to a high quality standard, so you can be satisfied that the marks actually are gone. 

Any Soaked-in Stains

A soaked-in floor or wall stain could leave a buyer thinking there’s damp, mold, and/or rot growing in the house. 

You definitely don’t want them thinking any growth like this is possible, as absolutely no one wants to spend on a property that’s been water damaged. 

Have a look for staining; the most common sign is a slightly dark, misshapen blob. If you find one, you’re going to need to cover it up, but try to get it out of the wall or floor as well. 

Any Shoddy Lawn Edging

Now head outside of your home. Have a good look round both the back and front garden, and any natural lawn you’ve got going on. Does it look neat and tidy around the edges? 

Because a wilderness garden is all well and good, and definitely adds a little something to a home’s aesthetic, but it needs to look contained as well. 

You need to make your outdoor areas look like they’ve been cared for over the years, otherwise you could lose a buyer on the curb appeal alone. 

Get yourself a lawn strimmer, which can also be hired, and go round these edges – and look for tufts growing out of any shingle, bark, or paving. Get them while you’re at it as well!

If you want to sell your home, don’t forget these finer repair details!