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When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to make before selling your home.

Repaint walls.

Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to spruce it up, and generally, it can be a do-it-yourself project. Make sure cover any walls with scratches and chips and consider updating any accent walls with a more neutral coat.

Repair floors.

Hardwood floors are a very desirable feature in a home, so you want to ensure they look their best by fixing scratches or dull areas. If your carpet is worn or stained, consider replacing them. And don’t forget the tile in your kitchen or bathrooms. Re-grouting can go a long way in making dingy tile work look brand new!

Refresh the landscaping.

Show buyers your home is the full package by dressing up the outside as well as the in. Clean walkways and driveways, plant seasonal flowers and plants, trim hedges and trees, install outdoor décor pieces and fill in mulch and gravel.

Fix your fixtures.

Leaky faucet? Rusted drains? Loose drawer handle? Making these small fixes can make a big difference to potential buyers with detailed-orientated minds. Improve your kitchen. An outdated kitchen can be a real eyesore in a home. Updating cabinetry, repairing or replacing countertops, and installing new faucets and sinks may be worth the investment.

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Hanging out with your family or hosting friends on your old, dingy deck is not very appealing. Lucky for you, refreshing it doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Try your hand at the makeover ideas below!

Restore your decking. Depending on the shape it’s in, sometimes all your deck needs is a little love. If it’s still fairly new, your deck might just need a deep cleaning and a new coat of sealant. There is a multitude of deck finishing and cleaning solutions on the market to choose from to achieve this. However, if it's more worn down, the rejuvenation process may be a bit longer, including searching for larger repairs, tightening any hardware, giving it a good cleaning, applying a stain, sealant, and paint, and more.

Add lighting. Ambient lighting can completely transform your outside space into a relaxing, cozy oasis. Consider adding solar lights that don’t require a plugin or battery replacement. The lights turn on automatically when the sun sets, making your deck come alive. You can also consider paper lanterns, rope lights, mason jar lamps, or small twinkle lights, depending on the style and mood you’d like to set. 

Build a privacy screen. Privacy screens come in all styles, shapes, and sizes. Consider purchasing and installing bamboo fencing or lattice panels for a quick and easy solution. Or, if you are feeling a little more adventurous, you can build a wooden frame and grow climbing plants or vines or stretch outdoor fabric in between. Whichever route you end up choosing, make sure you get the most out of your efforts by evaluating all lines sight before building.

Home Equity. Getting a home equity line of credit allows you to borrow money against the value of your home. You receive usually up to 80 percent of your home’s value, minus the amount of your loan. 

Retirement Funds. Homeowners can consider pulling money from a RRSP or TFSA account, even though they aren’t specifically meant to cover a home renovation. This option might incur additional penalties or tax payments, but maybe worth it when making improvements that will benefit them financially in the long run.

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New property listed in Norwich

We have listed a new property at 1 MAIN STREET W in Norwich.
Immaculate commercial/residential building on main corner in downtown Norwich. Located in a bustling community 15 minutes from the 401. The building is fully leased (one owner occupied apartment) with 3,000 square feet of commercial space on main floor currently in a long term lease to a law firm. Four luxury apartments with high ceilings, custom kitchens, large windows and ceramic bathrooms. The whole building has been redone since 2012. All new electrical, plumbing, roof, windows, HVAC, fire protection, drywall, kitchens and bathrooms. Unique heating system for the apartments provides all units with in unit controlled heating and AC with lower maintenance and utility costs. New insulation in the walls and attic as well. There's even a chair lift going upstairs for those that may need it. Great property with low maintenance costs and the potential for even greater income as rents increase. Come check it out, this is the investment you've been looking for! (id:2493)
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New property listed in Norwich

We have listed a new property at 1 MAIN STREET W in Norwich.
Immaculate commercial/residential building on main corner in downtown Norwich. Located in a bustling community 15 minutes from the 401. The building is fully leased (one owner occupied apartment) with 3,000 square feet of commercial space on main floor currently in a long term lease to a law firm. Four luxury apartments with high ceilings, custom kitchens, large windows and ceramic bathrooms. The whole building has been redone since 2012. All new electrical, plumbing, roof, windows, HVAC, fire protection, drywall, kitchens and bathrooms. Unique heating system for the apartments provides all units with in unit controlled heating and AC with lower maintenance and utility costs. New insulation in the walls and attic as well. There's even a chair lift going upstairs for those that may need it. Great property with low maintenance costs and the potential for even greater income as rents increase. Come check it out, this is the investment you've been looking for! (id:2493)
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