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Selling
a Home?
To anyone selling a Home there
are always 2 things of utmost importance, the first is that they sell the house
for the price they're asking, and the second is that the sale goes smoothly. As
far as the Selling Price is concerned there are many factors that would affect
this (assuming the Asking Price is within reason) some, like local economic
conditions, are not within your control. One thing that you do have control over
is the general condition and "Presentability" of your Home. Aside from
basic structural conditions the appearance of a house is what makes it sell.
Getting it in the best possible condition prior to selling will make the house
more attractive to prospective buyers. Paying attention to details will pay
off in the long run. As far as the Electrical System is concerned these
are some things you can check or inspect, any of these can detract from
the overall impression of the House, some of these are easy to remedy:
- Are there open Boxes (without covers?)
- Switches Upside-Down?
(On is Down? - 3ways
OK if Down)
- Broken Outlets/Switches, Missing Covers.
- Mismatched Colors on Covers
- Loose Wiring (without staples)
- Replace burned-out bulbs in fixtures
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Other things that should be checked and
Improvements that would enhance the Electrical System and improve your Homes'
value include:
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(These should be done by a Qualified
Licensed Electrician)
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- Replacement of old 2 prong outlets with 3 prong
Grounded type
- Installation of
GFCI
devices where required
- Installation of additional Receptacles in Kitchen
if needed
- New 20 amp circuits for Bathroom Outlets (GFCI
type, for use with Hairdryers)
- Adequate outside Lighting and Receptacles
- Service repair or replacement if necessary (if in
poor condition, outdated, or undersized for existing load)
- Proper modifications to Aluminum Wiring
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As far as the Sale going smoothly is concerned it helps if you have all the necessary
Permits (if required) and certificates of occupancy or compliance. If you're
not sure how to obtain these and would like assistance with this, there are
agencies that specialize in doing just that. |
