
|
Columbia, SC Homes For Sale and Real Estate for sale! I can help. Call me at 803-608-4663 or e-mail jimoylan@sc.rr.com.
|

"a real pleasure" "We found a great deal of value in the services provided and a better outcome than what we would have achieved on our own." M. Yeakel, Columbia, SC Read Quote > View All Quotes >
|
Compare three mortgages at one time.
Download TripleCalc now. It's free.
|
|
 |
|
 |
Please Sign Up For The
Latest Listings and the Latest Real Estate News
 |
Home Inspections >If It Is Broken Fix It
Most houses have a few "little" problems, like leaking faucets, a stove burner that won't light, or electrical outlets with too much "spark". These defects may not seem very important--unless your house is about to go on the market.
We rarely have difficulty getting sellers to agree to paint, replace worn carpets or plant a few flowers in the front yard. These kinds of repairs obviously increase the overall appeal of the property. However, if any of the major systems in your home need maintenance, it is also prudent to have the necessary repairs made. Have your furnace, central air-conditioning system, plumbing and wiring checked as part of your pre-marketing efforts. The best rule is--if it's broken, fix it!
The purchase agreement requires that a house be conveyed with all the systems in working order, and most buyers will bring in a home inspector to identify any potential problems. During the period of time between the "meeting of the minds" and the removal of the inspection contingencies, the buyers are the most vulnerable to an attack of buyer's remorse. This is also the time when anything that hasn't been repaired could become a major issue.
|
 |
| Q |
What U.S. state is home to the world's richest woman?
|
| A |
Alice Walton, daughter of WalMart's founder and heiress to $16.5 billion, lives on a ranch in the state of Texas. |
See More Real Estate Trivia > |
|
|
|
|