Once you reach step 5, you’re really making headway. Now it’s time to get detail oriented—this step applies to all types of properties, from equestrian homes to townhouses.
Now that the house is free from clutter, you can assess every room in the house to see what needs repairing. This extends to the guest quarters or, for example, a pool house, which you might have if you own a home in the desert with a pool, which is common among many Palm Desert real estate properties.
Start with the walls. If any of them are dingy or stained, repaint them or do touch-ups if that will do the job. Spackle any holes from artwork you have removed and touch those up as well. Or if one of the rooms is painted in a strong color, or a limiting theme such Southwestern, a popular look for Indian Wells real estate properties and other Coachella Valley dwellings in the 90s, re-paint them in a neutral color scheme. You may love those purple walls, but it might be a turnoff to potential buyers with conservative taste. With equestrian homes, if the barn or stables have paint that’s flaking or peeling, that should touched up as well.
Check for and repair any cracks or damage to the floors, tiles, plaster and wallpaper. Even though you may be selling Palm Desert real estate, you never know where mold can grow or dampness can be found—check all areas, including the basement and attic.
If the kitchen needs sprucing up, replace cabinet knobs for a quick revamp, and make sure all the drawers open and close effortlessly. Fix leaky faucets, toilets that run, shower heads that drip and make sure there are no other plumbing issues. Replace cracked windowpanes, moldings, and other woodwork. Make sure that the heating system works throughout the house, and if you’re trying to sell an Indian Wells real estate property or somewhere else in the desert area, be certain that the air conditioning units are in great condition.