Real Estate Shrewsbury, Northborough, and Marlborough - July 2014

SHREWSBURY, Mass. - July 10, 2014 - PRLog -- John Kreiss, REALTOR®, serving Central Massachusetts Communities including Shrewsbury, Northborough, and Marlborough, advises sellers to do plumbing checkups when preparing their homes for sale.

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“Plumbing renovations make good selling points, but it’s often the little things like leaky faucets that can make the difference between a sale and no sale. “

Kreiss advises fixing all leak, changing a few faucets if necessary. A plumbing checkup should be among your top priorities when preparing your home for sale.

“Buyer prospects might flush toilets, turn on faucets and inspect the showerheads, while more seasoned “experts” will look under the cabinets for leaks and check for water spots around key areas. The last thing you want is to kill a buyer’s enthusiasm because of a simple plumbing issue.”

Kreiss says that even though major plumbing renovations may be huge selling points, many homeowners can get as much credit by simply fixing leaks and changing out a few faucets.

“If you can’t make repairs yourself invest in a reputable plumber.

Before allowing prospective buyers into your home, make sure you have strong water pressure and that there are no stains on any of the porcelain. Hire a local housecleaning company to remove difficult stains. “

The REALTOR® also advises home sellers to consider changing faucets.

“Updated fixtures catch the eye of prospective buyers and a relatively small investment for new faucets can pay off when prospects walk through. No buyer wants problems, and taking care of simple plumbing issues can make it a lot easier to sell your home.“