The Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) recommends hiring a home inspector before deciding to purchase your home. Purchasing a home is an important decision, one that will be with you for multiple years. Therefore, you need to know the condition of the property to avoid any costly issues and repairs. You would not want to purchase a car from a private owner without having a mechanic check it out, why would you purchase a home on the word of the owner who is trying to get rid of it or an agent that does not specialize in home inspection?

A qualified home inspector will make an unbiased, expert evaluation of the true condition of the interested Holden Beach NC real estate property. They will inspect the structure, construction, mechanical systems (i.e. heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing, etc.), identify what should be repaired or replaced, and the remaining life of such systems.

The inspector will not provide you with an appraisal just a written statement of the homes condition.

Try to find an inspector that is knowledgeable in the market that your property of interest is located. Ask your Holden Beach realty agent about finding a qualified home inspector.

We are currently in a buyers’ market. In this type of market there is a larger supply of housing than there is the demand for them. Sellers are not getting their original asking price but there are some minor to moderately priced improvements that should provide returns from 110% to 300% plus. This will help realize your asking price or possibly more for your Holden Beach real estate.

1. Clean the house. This is a crucial one especially for those open houses. A messy, cluttered home leaves a negative impression no matter how nice the home truly is.
    
2. Install natural, brighter lighting. This type of lighting seems to be inviting and can accent the décor or your home.
    
3. Plant some flowers and clean the yard. You can see the difference yourself. Drive through your neighborhood and see the difference in homes with and without flowers. They bring life and beauty to a property and obviously a clean yard is crucial.
    
4. Paint the house. Whether it’s just a wall inside or the whole exterior needs to be painted. It’s not a very expensive improvement especially if you do it yourself and it can really make your home visually appealing.
    
5. Clean and repair the floors. Sweep, mop, and vacuum. If tiled floors are damaged, fix them. If carpets are stained/dirty, replace or clean them. You can rent a carpet shampooer for less than $50.
    
6. Fix all electrical and plumbing issues. Fix light switches and leaky faucets and toilets.
    
7. Contemporary bathrooms and kitchens may be more financially draining but can add value to your home and are very appealing. There are many types of style to choose and a cost effectively option is out there.