Property Maintenance and Repairs
Property maintenance and repairs performed by a licensed builder under contract ensure that essential aspects of a property are regularly inspected, maintained, and restored as needed. A licensed builder can carry out a range of services, from minor repairs to larger structural improvements, with expertise that meets industry standards and local building codes.
Conduct A Move-Out Inspection
- Perform a detailed inspection as soon as the previous tenant vacates, noting any damage or maintenance needs.
- Document the property’s condition with photos or videos to compare with the move-in condition. Submit a list of repairs and any items that need to be addressed before the next Tennant moves in..Here is a general outline of the process.
- Routine Inspections and Preventative Maintenance: Regular checks of the property’s structure, roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and other critical areas are conducted. Preventative maintenance involves addressing potential issues before they become significant problems, helping to reduce repair costs over time.
- Structural Repairs and Upgrades: This includes fixing or improving foundational elements, walls, and roofing. Licensed builders are skilled in identifying and repairing structural issues that could affect the property’s stability and safety.
- Exterior Maintenance: Licensed builders often handle external elements like siding, windows, doors, and gutters. They ensure these elements are weatherproof, energy-efficient, and in good condition.
- Interior Repairs: This covers everything from drywall repairs, paint touch-ups, flooring replacement, and fixture updates. Builders ensure that interior spaces are maintained to enhance the property’s aesthetics and functionality.
- Compliance and Code Adherence: Licensed builders bring a thorough understanding of local building codes and regulations, ensuring that all repairs and upgrades meet safety standards.
Want To Sell Your Property And Need Help To Stage It And Repair It!
A professional who helps prepare a home for sale is typically known as a home stager or pre-sale preparation specialist. These professionals work to enhance the home’s appeal to potential buyers by organizing, improving, and presenting the property in its best possible light. Here’s an overview of the services they may offer:
Consultation and Assessment
- Service: An initial walkthrough to assess the property’s current state and suggest improvements.
- Includes: Detailed recommendations on what to update, repair, clean, and stage to appeal to buyers.
- Goal: Provide a roadmap for changes that could increase market value and buyer interest.
Decluttering and Organization
- Service: Removing excess personal items, organizing spaces, and depersonalizing the home.
- Includes: Assisting with sorting, packing, storing, and organizing items to create a clean, open look.
- Goal: Make rooms appear larger, cleaner, and more inviting by minimizing clutter.
Furniture Arrangement and Staging
- Service: Arranging furniture to enhance flow and highlight the home’s best features.
- Includes: Rearranging existing furniture or renting pieces for optimal staging; may include decor such as rugs, art, and lighting.
- Goal: Help potential buyers visualize the home’s potential by creating a welcoming, stylish space.
Cleaning and Detailing
- Service: Comprehensive cleaning to ensure the home looks and smells fresh.
- Includes: Deep cleaning of floors, windows, walls, and fixtures; carpet steaming, and potentially professional odor removal.
- Goal: Present a spotless home to make it more attractive to buyers and easier to photograph.
Minor Repairs and Maintenance
- Service: Addressing minor issues that may detract from the home’s value.
- Includes: Fixing leaky faucets, patching walls, repairing broken hardware, and touching up paint.
- Goal: Ensure the home appears well-maintained, helping to alleviate buyer concerns.
Painting and Cosmetic Updates
- Service: Applying fresh, neutral paint and making simple updates to enhance appearance.
- Includes: Repainting rooms in neutral tones, updating light fixtures, replacing cabinet hardware, and other small changes.
- Goal: Modernize the home’s look to appeal to a wider audience, making it move-in ready.
Curb Appeal Enhancements
- Service: Improving the home’s exterior to make a strong first impression.
- Includes: Landscaping, power-washing the driveway and sidewalks, painting the front door, and ensuring outdoor lighting is functional.
- Goal: Create a welcoming entryway that boosts the property’s visual appeal from the street.
Lighting and Ambience Adjustment
- Service: Enhancing lighting to make the home appear bright and spacious.
- Includes: Updating light fixtures, replacing bulbs, adding lamps, and adjusting window coverings.
- Goal: Make rooms appear larger, more open, and inviting through effective lighting.
Photography and Virtual Staging Support
- Service: Assisting with preparing the home for professional photography or virtual staging.
- Includes: Coordinating with photographers and ensuring the home is photo-ready for online listings.
- Goal: Showcase the home attractively in online listings to attract more prospective buyers.
Seasonal or Holiday Staging
- Service: Decorating the home to reflect current seasons or holidays in a tasteful way.
- Includes: Adding subtle seasonal decor, like wreaths, throw pillows, and flower arrangements.
- Goal: Create a warm, inviting atmosphere without overwhelming buyers with too much decoration.
Storage Solutions
- Service: Offering or coordinating storage options for personal items and excess furniture.
- Includes: Renting storage units, moving items to temporary storage, or providing storage consultations.
- Goal: Ensure the home looks spacious and free of clutter, allowing buyers to focus on the property itself.
These services help make the home look more attractive to buyers, often resulting in a quicker sale and a higher sale price. Home staging professionals customize their approach based on the home’s unique characteristics and the target market.