Condos in Mississauga
It's a great time to look for condos Mississauga, Port Credit, Oakville, Erin Mills and Brampton. From the Lakeshore right up to highway 407, there are thousands of homes for sale. Condos, townhouses, and single detached homes in every price range are available via Remax Mississauga. Rather than paying 20 to 30 thousand dollars per year to your landlord, you could be building equity on your own Mississauga condo or home purchase.
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Getting Your House Ready to Sell (Part 2)
How does your house look from the street? That is where prospective buyers will be when they first see your home; and, that is where they will form that all important first impression. Stand at the curb in front of your house and note what you see.
- Remove any clutter in your yard.
- Repair cracked or uneven driveway or walkway surfaces.
- If your lawn has bald spots, apply some top dressing and re-seed. Prune trees and shrubs of dead wood. Weed and mulch flower beds, if you have them. If it is the right time of year, consider buying some flower-filled planters to enhance the eye appeal of your property. Make sure your lawn is mowed regularly. Ensure that the compost area is tidy.
- Are your windows and walls clean?
- Does your front door need paint?
- Ensure your eaves and downspouts are clear of debris and in good repair.
- Are your backyard deck and walkways clean? If not, use a power washer and do any necessary painting, staining or sealing.
- If you have a swimming pool, are the deck and pool clean (when in season)?
- Do all outside lights work? Replace any burned out bulbs, and clean fixtures of dirt and cobwebs.
- Is there a shed? Does it look presentable?
- Do the window and exterior door need recaulking? Even at 6-7 years of age, the caulking may be dried out and in need of replacement.
Will your roof and chimney pass inspection?
- If you are uneasy about climbing onto your roof, you can inspect most items from the ground using binoculars. Otherwise, be careful when working or moving about on your roof. Unless roof repair is a simple matter of applying new caulking, you will probably need the services of a professional.
- Check the general condition of your roof. Sagging sections, curled shingles, pooled water on flat roofs and corrosion on metal roofing mean it is time for repair or replacement.
- Both masonry and metal chimneys need to be straight and structurally sound, have proper capping on top and watertight flashing where they penetrate the roof.
- All roofs undergo stress from snow and rain loads so it is possible a truss or rafter may become damaged, resulting in a noticeable small depression. A professional should do this inexpensive repair.
Examine Your Walls
- The condition of your exterior walls directly affects the look and curb appeal of your home.
- Replace old caulking. You may have to cut or scrape away old caulking to get a good seal. Do not seal drainage or ventilation gaps.
- Is your exterior paint looking good? If you see faded colours and cracked or peeling surfaces, you need to repaint. Be sure to get competitive bids if you hire professional painters.
- You can clean vinyl siding but defects or damage to it and to metal siding usually means replacement.
Stucco can be repaired but some skill is required to blend patches with existing stucco.
Sell House 1 | Sell House 2 | Sell House 3 | Sell House 4
Courtesy of Mena Jannetta, Mortgage Development Manager
Northwest GTA and Surrounding Area, Scotiabank
416-816-4810
mena.jannetta@scotiabank.com
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