When to Hire a Professional to Repair Your Home

 

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Should You Hire a Professional?

With spring rapidly approaching here in Santa Clarita, most home sellers are probably wondering whether or not they should make certain renovations. If you're handy with repairs it is probably an easy decision to make, but most people aren't well-versed in home repair.

To start, make a list of necessary repairs. When your list is completed, determine how many things you will be able to handle by yourself. This will probably include painting, patching, and a lot of cleaning.

You have to keep in mind that time is running out. Homes will be hopping onto the market very soon, and you do not want your home to be under repair during the spring rush. If you cannot finish a repair on time, then you probably need to consider hiring someone.

• You also need to keep in mind what you're capable of doing. Can you climb ladders or do heavy lifting? In some instances it will probably be cheaper and more efficient to hire a professional, but it all depends on your skills and what you're comfortable doing by yourself.

Another instance where you need to hire a professional is when your repairs involve electrical wiring, plumbing, or when you need any walls knocked out or put up. These are not DIY projects, and they should be left to professionals.

Making home repairs on your own property can be very gratifying, but for some people it can be very stressful and uncomfortable. Sometimes it just comes down to what type of person you are. If you can tackle these sort of projects, then I would suggest you go ahead and make those repairs.

• However, as the spring market is rapidly approaching, just be sure that these repairs are manageable. Don't start a project now that you can't finish until August. Be forward-thinking about your repairs.

If you're considering getting some last second repairs done on your Santa Clarita home, please contact me because I know good contractors that I refer to clients all the time.

Also, if you need help staging, listing, marketing, or selling your home, allow me to be your source for real estate success this spring in Santa Clarita. You can reach me at (661) 259-1100 or at (818) 898-2255.