How to Retain Your Home’s Value Each Year

When it comes to selling your home, you want to get the most value from the sale. You can retain the value in your home with regular maintenance. Many home maintenance checklists can go on and on like doctor checkups and taxes. In many cases it’s not much fun to tend to all the items on your home maintenance checklist list either. However, you must keep up with home maintenance if you want to get the true value of your home or more when you get ready to sell.

For your home maintenance needs, I have compiled a checklist that will help you stay on top of what matters most.

Home maintenance Checklist:

√ Roof – Check your roof for loose shingles and fallen gutters at least twice a year. If you are not able to check the roof yourself, you can always hire a reliable roofing company to take a look for you.

√ House exterior – Check the exterior of your home for faded or chipped paint. If you have vinyl siding, you should check for holes or cracks in the siding. Brick homes and stucco homes should be checked for cracks or breaks.

√ Kitchen – Check under the sink for leaks every month. Plumbing leaks can damage your floors and cabinets. If you have tile, check for missing grout or caulk.

√ Floors – Hardwood floors need to be checked for wear and tear. You may need to refinish your hardwoods if they are faded and worn down.

√ Attic – Check the attic for signs of water damage from the roof. You should also look for any signs of rodent or termite damage.

√ Bathrooms – Just like the kitchen, you should check your bathroom for plumbing leaks and missing grout in the tile.

√ Smoke alarms – Check the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in the fall and again in the spring. Replace as needed.

√ Basement – If you have a full basement, check for cracks in the foundation floor and walls.

√ Air and heat system – Check your air filters on a monthly basis unless you have a filter that last a year. Also, each year you should have a professional come and inspect the unit to help keep it running at top performance. Some companies offer free home inspections, but they will only come one time, so you will have to find several to choose from if you go the free route.