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Rehab homes, in essence, are like ordinary homes. They have bedrooms, a kitchen, bathrooms, and all the parts you will find in an ordinary house. However, if you want to sell a rehab house, there are parts of that property that must really stand out. These are the parts that home buyers are really interested in.
Kitchen. What's the main difference between a huge hotel suite and a house? The latter has a kitchen and the kitchen is the warmth of the house. It's where food is prepared and considered the "magnet" that keeps the family together. Home buyers know this. They also know that they spend a significant amount of time in that area and if they don't like it, chances are they'll be discouraged from buying that property. So a rehab house must have an outstanding kitchen. The sink and faucets must be new, as well as the appliances. Be sure to refinish the workstations, backsplashes, and the island.
Bathrooms. When buyers check out properties, they see bedrooms as the same. All bedrooms look the same. So how do you make the property you are selling stand out? Simple. Make the bathrooms stand out. Rehab homes have very nice bathrooms that leave no reminder that someone previously lived in that house. This is where you can make your buyers think that the property is "new." Install a new toilet, install a new tub, and replace all faucets, shower handles, and shower heads. Also, accessorize it a bit with brand new bathrobe hooks, mirrors, and a refinished or new medicine cabinet.
HVAC. Some home buyers previously rented and in old apartments, problematic heaters and air conditioning units are a clich. It's almost certain that the apartment previously rented by the home buyers suffered from some sort of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) problem. Naturally, buyers will be very keen when inspecting this feature of the rehab house. So, what you need to do is to hire an HVAC professional. Have him inspect everything, including duct vents. This is to make sure that everything will go fine when the buyer requests a check of the HVAC system.
Roof. Old apartments and rented homes are also notorious for leaking roofs. Let your prospect buyers see any sign of leak on the rehab homes and that's it; deal gone. A leak will remind them of their endless days of asking their landlord to have the problem addressed. Have the roof inspected and patched if necessary to make sure that you'll encounter no problem even when your buyers visit the property during a heavy downpour.
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