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Autumn has come, the fields are empty. So, it’s time to think about how own house or country house ready for winter. Homeowners with extensive experience know that it is not worth postponing an inspection until later, making allowance for the fact that the calendar end of autumn is still very far away: severe Russian climate may present a cold surprise at the most unexpected moment, and then it will be too late to drink Borjomi. In the first ten days of September "Free press" summarized for her readers the recommendations of experienced summer residents on how to competently prepare a private household for winter.
The rains in the first trimester of autumn, despite their tediousness, can be considered as a serious help in pre-winter preparation. Their abundance helps to identify even the most minor defects that have formed in the roof over the summer. Many novice summer residents and residents of country houses completely in vain do not give due importance to small leaks in unexpected places. IN winter period under the influence of frozen moisture, for example, a slight distortion of slate sheets or tiles can result in a bunch of problems in the spring: from fungus and rotting of rafters to partial destruction of load-bearing structures. Even a well-built house, experts say, is not completely immune from this, and there is nothing to say about an “elderly” object. Therefore, it is better to take one day and carefully inspect the roof before snowfalls. It is much easier (and most importantly, cheaper) to seal leaks, clean out drainpipes and secure loose sheets of covering in the fall than next spring.
As noted Oksana Gorinova, specialist of one of the Astrakhan companies for the production and repair of roofs, in snowy winters, depending on the configuration and area of the roof, up to 10-12 tons of precipitation can accumulate on it. Such a mass of snow falling in an avalanche can turn a car into a flattened piece of metal and kill people. This can be avoided by either snow retainers installed in the fall, which fix the snow during thaws until it is removed or completely thawed, or snow blowers, distributing precipitation evenly over the roof and preventing the formation of large drifts. Employees of the Orekhovo-Zuevskaya SES emphasize that the attic space and the junction of the roof with the walls from the outside should be inspected in the fall for the presence of wasp nests. If any are found, they must be removed immediately, otherwise in the spring the company of such neighbors can be costly.
With windows everything is very clear: any owner knows that wooden structures should be sealed and lightly tinted, and on plastic ones, the locks should be moved to the “winter” position. But the foundation and facades should be treated more carefully. Damp spots at wall joints and corners of rooms indicate insufficient hydro- and thermal insulation. “Some ‘craftsmen’, when they don’t want to do everything according to their minds, begin to insulate the building from the inside,” says Sergey Ozerov, a stern Chelyabinsk summer resident. - But this, as they say, is a dead number. Yes, everything will be fine indoors for a while. But the “dew point” outside will not only not go away, but will also grow. So we need to “kill” the problem from the street side - lining it, insulating it, etc.” Existing cracks in the masonry should be repaired, the thought continues Vitaly Popovichev, head of one of the large construction companies Volga region, and the existing ebbs near the foundation should be cleaned and updated, and if absent or completely destroyed, rebuilt.
If the house has to “winter” alone, then before the final departure to warm apartments you need to drain the water from the heating systems, turn off the taps of the water supply system (if any), and also empty the existing tanks and other containers: pumping stations, heat exchangers, boilers (of course , so as not to break during frost), reminds Alexander Serov, head of one of the Ural companies for the production and sale of heating devices. We should not forget that the same operation must be done with an artificial pool. If you don’t have a reliable heat insulator on hand for a plastic or concrete bed, it may crack in the winter. To avoid this, you can not drain the water from the pool, but then you need to sink several large boards or plastic bottles(depending on the size of the artificial reservoir). In this case, even completely frozen water will not tear the bed, however, in the spring the owner is guaranteed a not very pleasant job of cleaning it.
If you have doubts about the quality of the wiring, you should completely cut off the power to the house (especially if the structure is wooden) and turn off the gas supply. It is better to wash the dishes and put them in cardboard boxes. By the way, if a house or dacha does not have good thermal insulation, then some advanced country residents simply pour “anti-freeze” or antifreeze into especially fragile crystal and earthenware containers. They claim that this protects the dishes from cracking on especially frosty days.
If there is a toilet on the site, arranged according to the ancient Roman system (popularly known as the “hole system”), it also needs to be taken care of. Specialist of one of the Moscow region enterprises for the production of septic tanks Oleg Moskvin recommends contacting a vacuum cleaner to completely pump out the contents. But if there is no money in the owner’s budget for such a service, then you can simply pour a special bacteriological solution into the toilet so that in the spring the level of waste will decrease naturally.
In case a private house will be operated all year round, residents of one of the cottage villages Leningrad region, Mikhail and Svetlana Malyshev, it is recommended to thoroughly treat all rubbing and rotating parts of gates, doors and other mechanisms with anti-freeze lubricant. “We somehow neglected this moment, and one day frosty morning It turned out that the beautiful metal gate did not want to open, and the garage hinges were frozen tightly,” recalls Mikhail. “We would have treated it in the fall and wouldn’t have known grief, but here we had to spend half a day defrosting the hinges.” In addition, Svetlana recommends: “Go to your nearest hardware store right now and buy a good snow shovel before they are sold out. You shouldn’t reassure yourself that there’s a snowplow in the barn: after a heavy overnight snowfall, you’ll still have to dig to get to it, and doing it with your bare hands is quite problematic.” Mikhail Malyshev summarizes:
- Having moved out of town, we own experience convinced of the effectiveness of the Russian proverb “If you don’t capture the warmth before the Intercession, the hut will not be like that.” Indeed, if you do not make all the necessary preparations for winter before October 14, then you may seriously regret it later.
Photo by ITAR-TASS/Vladimir Smirnov.
Property For Sale, and in particular, sale of residential building- it’s a troublesome, responsible and serious matter. When selling real estate, the seller pursues the only goal - to gain as much money as possible. more money, get maximum profit from the transaction.
But to sell your property profitably, some preparatory work, both in the house and in the area around it. A lot depends on the seller. If everything is organized correctly and the house is prepared accordingly, then the price for it will not fall at cosmic speed, and the object of sale will not be stuck on the real estate market for an indefinite period. After all, you can sell a residential building in two months and for favorable price, but you might not move in two years, even by lowering price.
Whether you will sell it yourself or with the help of a realtor, decide as you go. But here prepare a private house for sale, or rather for showing you will have to. A lot will depend on your efforts, and first of all, profit!
If the house is not ready, you should wait and not invite the buyer to inspect it. It is not worth showing your property in an unsightly manner. You should prepare thoroughly for the sale of real estate, and accordingly for the showing.
- How to properly prepare a house for sale?
- What needs to be done to attract the buyer's attention?
- Which advantages should be emphasized, and which ones should be hidden or veiled? What touches and nuances will push a potential buyer to make a positive decision on the purchase, without a landslide reduction in price, and without persistent bargaining?
These questions can be answered in one sentence: “You need to present the object of trade as a tasty candy!” And for this, the house must shine, smell fragrant and evoke one desire in the buyer - “I want, I want, I want!”
AND big role This will play into the first impression of the house, which takes shape literally within five minutes. Will be assessed as external condition, and internal. For the sake of future profit, devote a few hours, maybe days, cleaning or even cosmetic repairs and get your home in order before the buyer's visit. Believe me, your efforts will pay off with interest.
In order not to lose in price and show your property with the best side , repair the walls, foundation and roof of the house. Peeling stucco, a caved-in roof, and a cracked foundation will not add curb appeal to your home and can significantly reduce the value or even turn off a buyer.
Preparing your home for sale
Where to begin? You need to start with inspecting and repairing the house both inside and outside.
Capital repair There’s no point in starting this, but it’s worth covering up the holes and cracks, maybe even slightly whitewashing the outside walls, for the sake of a profitable sale.
Windows and doors
Check the joinery, especially window. It’s hard to say why, but it’s the windows that attract the eye in the first place. And old, cracked paint will leave a negative mark on the emotional perception, and a disappointed buyer will no longer want to hear about the other advantages of your property. If needed - repaint them, or at least carefully wash, and touch up any chipped paint with light strokes.
Check front door , it should open and close easily, without squeaking. To leave a pleasant mark on the door in the client’s memory, paint or at least wash it.
A neat, clean house, albeit half a century ago, will look much more profitable and attractive than the abandoned “count’s mansions”.
Clean tracks from sand and weeds in summer, from leaves in autumn, from snow in winter. Remove the piles construction waste accumulated after repairs, mow the lawn.
- The neater the entrance, the better - it will add attractiveness and your private property will only benefit from it.
Kitchen and bathroom
Clean up your kitchen, bathroom and toilet, if there is one. The buyer will definitely look there.
Make sure that no water dripped- this will lead to thoughts about faulty taps, plumbing, and other problems with them.
Everything in the bathroom and toilet should smell fragrant and sparkle with cleanliness. Smells from the toilet, trash can and standing water will only repel the buyer. Remove the old, worn curtains; it’s better without them. Wash the tiles from soap scum. Repair damaged seams. If possible, replace old mats with new ones. Hang bright towels. Let your bathroom shine. It is she, not you, who is selling the house.
Remove old dishes from the kitchen. The stove, especially the old one, should sparkle clean. Again, you can hang a new kitchen towel with cheerful drawing and, if possible, open the windows as much as possible, in let me in sunlight . A bright room always seems larger and more comfortable. That's why It's better to show the house during the daytime. If the meeting with the buyer is scheduled for evening hours - light the lamps, let there be a lot of light.
For this, first check the functionality of the light bulbs.
Lockers, cupboards and other furniture - wash and put in order. Check that cabinet doors close and do not hang crookedly. Minimal efforts to adjust and correct defects will help to present the property favorably.
And one more nuance - create a cozy homely atmospherewith a pleasant scent(just don't use air fresheners!). To do this, just brew a cup of coffee, preferably with cinnamon, and leave it on the stove. Coffee will fill the room with its aroma, and cinnamon will create an impression delicious baked goods. Perhaps it is this touch that will be remembered by the buyer and will influence his purchasing decision.
Living room and bedroom
In the living room and bedroom, the main thing is cleanliness, Fresh air, light and comfort. To add attractiveness to living rooms, remove unnecessary things, leave a minimum, but this minimum should be neat. Lay out a bright blanket and open the windows as much as possible. Show how neat and cozy your home is.
If there is a fireplace in the living room, be sure to light a fire, the crackling of logs and the glare of a live fire in the fireplace will fill the house with comfort and a feeling of warmth.
I won’t tire of repeating: this is minimal effort on your part. But you can get the maximum benefit from them.
- A buyer may be attracted to the comfort and coziness of your home, not the quantity. square meters (relevant in the absence of footage and a convenient layout).
Very important - clean wallpaper! Replace dirty, torn wallpaper with new, albeit simple, but fresh. This will add attractiveness and smooth out the negative impression of the old environment.
Utility rooms
Buying a house many people pay attention to the presence utility rooms - storage rooms and other things. Therefore, empty them of junk or at least put everything in boxes and place them neatly.
This also applies built-in wardrobes, if there are any in your home. Well-organized space in closets makes them appear larger.
Don't turn your house into commission shop, offering the buyer to buy furniture and other things at the same time.
A big plus for the house is the presence of a well-kept area. A garden, flower garden and neatly trimmed lawn add value to the property. Try to clear the local area of garbage and rubbish by the time the buyer visits.
How to properly show a house to a buyer.
- Be kind, without intrusiveness,
- answer specific questions,
- allow the buyer to freely and in a calm atmosphere carefully inspect and evaluate the house, and imagine himself as the owner.
When showing avoid mass participation, try to keep the number of people present to a minimum. If you contact a realtor, let him do his job calmly, without your intrusive participation. In the case when you are selling a private house yourself, ask one of your relatives to show it - this will correct solution. And don't follow the buyer in a crowd. Not we need to organize a market. There will be no benefit, but there is plenty of harm.
This applies to children and animals. During the screening, isolate your charges so that they do not get in the way and distract from the examination.
- Nothing should prevent a potential buyer from inspecting and appraising the home.
Mute the TV. If you want to leave some kind of soundtrack, then calm instrumental music will be just right.
Of course, not everything can be done the way you want. There will be flaws and shortcomings and, unfortunately, it is not always possible to hide them. Therefore, you should not apologize for shortcomings that you could not or did not have time to cope with. Here you need to be prepared, sadly enough, for a reduction in cost.
Naturally, by the time of the inspection, the documents for the sale of a residential building must be in in perfect order. You will find out what documents need to be prepared for a purchase and sale transaction in the article “”.
- Having fulfilled all these conditions, the owners private property, as a rule, sell their property without problems in the first months of sale.
Good luck and a profitable deal, dear readers!
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