Selling a home is a major undertaking. You'll have to put your house in good order before finding a buyer. Everything has to be able to pass potential inspections. It’s easy for a homeowner to ignore small details, but the buyer will notice everything. To avoid any huge headaches, it's best to deal with the following issues before placing the property on the market.

Mold

Mold is a common nuisance to homeowners everywhere, and if you plan to sell your house, you’ll need to check for and address any mold problems. Typically, homes that are infected will have a distinct odor and physical stains. Mold thrives in damp conditions. The spores travel through the air in order to reproduce.

An existing mold problem must be corrected. If left untreated, it can make people who are exposed to it very sick. Reactions such as coughing, wheezing, and respiratory infections are common. Mold will literally eat through walls and other structures in the home. You’ll have to have a mold specialist undertake professional removal.

Electrical Issues

Electrical issues from dead outlets to a malfunctioning meter will also have to be fixed before you sell your home. Faulty wiring is a fire hazard, and no one will purchase a house with electrical problems.

Taking it upon yourself to check for electrical issues can be incredibly time consuming and tedious, but one way or another, it needs to be done. While you can investigate some problems yourself, it’s always best to hire a professional electrician. Someone who is properly trained will be able to correct the situation. Sure, you’ll have to spend some money, but you’ll recoup it in the long run by having a solid electrical system throughout the property.

Roofing Problems

Often overlooked, the roof is vital to the overall strength of your residence. You’ll want to ensure that the roof has no missing shingles before attempting to sell your home. Any hole in the roof is an invitation to major trouble. Water damage is a serious problem that can originate from a bad roof. You’ll also want to check out the quality of your storm gutters. If you leave a gutter clogged, your roof can be exposed to wood rot. Prolonged roof damage will end up requiring an entire roof replacement. 

Most professional roofers will furnish a free inspection and consultation. You may only need to have a few shingles replaced, but you'll be able to tell a prospective buyer that everything is sound.

Take a cautious approach and cover your bases. If you ensure you’ve cleared out any mold and remedied any roofing or electrical problems, you should have no problem selling your house. Just take care of these issues beforehand.

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