When it comes to home repairs, we all know that procrastination is the name of the game!

These days with foreclosures and short sales many repairs are not carried out, so by spending a little money on the smaller jobs can reap rewards in making your home stand out when it comes to selling!

Here in Malibu homeowners are well aware that looking after your home is common sense, however knowing what repairs and odd jobs to focus on if you are selling is not so obvious! Realty Times has published a great article explaining more!

Interestingly your air conditioning unit is an area to focus on! In particular with regards to air filters, experts say that 60% of service calls are caused due to dirty filter related issues – therefore, by changing your filters regularly ensures that you keep your unit maintenance costs under control! It can also save you money as when your unit is maintained properly it works at its maximum efficiency! With estimated savings of around $100 per year just by changing your air filters, its not chump change! – A great reminder to check your filters is when you get your bill!

Also leaking faucets and bad caulk are other areas which buyers focus on. As we have written before a leak can cause many more problems!

So, in short – It is all about appearances, if your home looks maintained then buyers will feel it is worth purchasing, if there are leaky faucets, broken or cracked tiles and caulking as well as a air conditioning unit that limps along then they may thing the home is in need of serious repairs!

If you are interested in purchasing a property or selling a property in Malibu, Pacific Palisades or the surrounding Beverly Hills/southern California area then please contact Judy Kunisaki for professional real estate advice in the Westside Los Angeles area, on 310-317-8396 or via her online contact form on her website.

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