Why to Make Plumbing Repairs When Prepping Your Home for Sale

Many homeowners, when prepping to sell their home, focus on aesthetics, the appearance and beauty of their home. Less experienced real estate agents will also only talk about a home's curb appeal and staging. Many don't realize the importance of replacing or upgrading worn-out home systems, especially plumbing repairs.

You may hope that buyers will fall in love with the white picket fence and just not notice plumbing issues. The reality is every buyer will want a home inspection contingency included with any real estate purchase agreement. If your real estate agent has not explained this part of the home sale process, it gives the buyer the opportunity to look for issues with the house before they buy.

Professional home inspectors are trained to find every little issue with a house, and will place those problems in a written report.  If there is a pressure issue, leak, failing water heater, or a problem with the heating and air conditioning system, the home inspector will find it. Buyers can then insist on specific repairs, negotiate a lower sale price, or simply walk away from the deal.

You will sell your home faster and for more money if you address plumbing repairs before placing your home on the market.

• Check to ensure all drainage pipes are solid, with no signs of leaks.
• Inspect the supply pipe. Look for corrosion or signs of dripping.
• The supply line must be turned off and on without leaking.
• Check the supply lines to toilets, ensuring no leaks and that they can be turned on and off.
• Look for warping or cracked flooring around sinks, tubs, dishwashers, toilets, showers, and refrigerators with water dispensers and ice makers.
• Listen for running toilets and dripping water in bathrooms.
• Ensure the water supply to your washing machine can be turned on and off without dripping.
• Check for water marks on ceilings directly below the kitchen and bathrooms.
• Test for rust in the water.
• Closely inspect all visible pipes in a basement or crawls space.
• Inspect your water bill for consistent water usage.
• Check that all drains are free-flowing.
• Have a septic inspection in Timberlake NC
• Toilets should flush and work properly.
• Ensure all faucets work properly and without dripping.

If you would like to talk more about plumbing service in Bakersfield CA when prepping your home for sale, or need more information, please contact your local plumber.