If you want to put your house on the market quickly, you might ignore missing shingles, finicky windows, and similar problems. However, any issues will come to light when a potential buyer schedules an inspection. Investing in repairs before you put the house up for sale will provide the following benefits.  

3 Reasons to Repair Your House Instead of Selling As-Is  

1. You’ll Get an Offer Faster

Although many people remodel homes to meet their families’ specific needs, house hunters are looking for properties with reliable roofs, foundations, and windows as well as electrical and plumbing systems up to code. They don’t want to invest in major repairs to make a property safe and comfortable to occupy. Once you have structural damage and additional problems repaired, your home will be more desirable to prospective buyers. 

2. Repairs Cost Less Than the Money You’d Forfeit

If you’re thinking of selling your home as-is to save money, the decision could cost you more in the long-run. Selling a house that needs repairs gives the buyer leverage during negotiations. If they don’t ask you to fix the damage to complete the sale, they might require you to drop the asking price, which could result in thousands of dollars forfeited. The money you lose could be a lot more than the cost of fixing the issues in the first place.

3. You’ll Have More Flexibility Completing Work

If repairing the house is a term of the sale, you’ll have a limited window to complete the work or the transaction could fall through. To meet the deadline, you might have to pay contractors more for rushed work and settle for whatever materials are available at the moment, which could be more expensive than you’d prefer. When you repair the house before putting it up for sale, you can shop around for the best rates on services, materials, and labor.  

If you want to have your windows fixed to boost your property’s resale value, contact the staff at Saiki's Window Designs. Based in Mililani, HI, the technicians have repaired windows and replaced screens to make clients’ homes more energy-efficient and comfortable since 1985. They will also outfit your home with vinyl or wooden shutters to enhance the beauty of the property and keep it cool in the tropical heat, with shipping available for neighbor islands. To schedule window repair or shutter installation on Oahu, call (808) 626-5007. Visit the company’s website and Facebook page to see photos of their blinds and shutters after installation.