People looking to sell their homes are often looking for ways to improve their homes in order to sell quickly and at the highest price. It goes without saying that some improvements and upgrades just aren’t worth the investment. You do not get your money out of them. Yet there are some plumbing changes that could make a difference. They could help you sell your home at the price you want.
The suggestions you are about to read are rooted in the idea that the kitchen and bath are the two most important rooms when it comes time to sell. People want updated kitchens and baths. Not only that, but they are also willing to pay for them. If you are going to put any money into your home prior to selling it, the kitchen and bath are good places to start.
1. A New Water Heater
When it comes to a home’s mechanics, the three most important things buyers look at are the roof, HVAC, and water heater. All are high ticket items. Prospective buyers don’t want to see a 15-year-old water heater staring them in the face. Why? Because they know that they will end up replacing it down the road.
Salt City Plumbers says you may have to spend $500-$1000 on a decent water heater. But the alternative is either not selling your home or having to take the big hit on the price. Is it worth it? Your real estate agent can advise you.
2. Replace the Fixtures
The plumbing fixtures in your home might work just fine. In fact, they might be in perfect working order. But if they are old, they may give prospective buyers the impression that your entire house is outdated. Swapping the fixtures with modern replacements solves that problem.
Fortunately, you do not have to pay a fortune for new fixtures. You can get some very nice bath and kitchen sets for under $100 each. They don’t have to be fancy. They just have to be new and modern looking.
3. Address Those Drips
If any of your fixtures drip, fix them before you begin showing your house. Drips turn away buyers for a couple of reasons. First, a buyer sees a drip and knows that they will have to take care of it themself. That leads right into the second point: if the seller doesn’t care enough about fixing leaky faucets, what else have they failed to address over the years?
You don’t want prospective buyers thinking either of those things. The good news is that dripping fixtures are pretty easy to fix. In almost every case, all you have to do is replace the washer. With basic hand tools and thirty minutes of your time, you can stop drips once and for all.
4. Repair or Replace the Toilet
Your toilet may be problematic for buyers in two ways. First, buyers will be concerned if they walk into your bathroom and hear the toilet running. A running toilet is a lot like a dripping faucet in that gives the impression that you don’t take care of the little things.
Even if the toilet is in perfect working order, it may look bad after more than a decade of hard water buildup. If you’ve scrubbed your hands to the bone and still can’t get the toilet clean, consider replacing it.
Should you decide to sell your home, your plumbing may play a bigger role than you expect it to. Ask your real estate agent about it. If they recommend plumbing repairs or upgrades, heed the advice.
