Sandy and
Judy Hines
902-877-4668
902-489-4663
sandy@sandyhines.com
Sandy's Guide To Preparing Your House For Sale
Preparing
The Exterior (
Feel free to print and use as a checklist)
Your home's exterior is the first thing a potential buyer sees when visiting
your home. The following tips will help you increase your home's curbside
appeal and create a strong first impression to potential home buyers.
Driveway, Garage, Carport
- Clean up grease or oil spots on driveway surface. For asphalt driveways
it is a good idea to apply a fresh coat of black driveway sealer. You
can do this yourself or hire a professional.
- Keep driveway and walkways free of snow and ice. Clear immediately
after a snowfall or ice storm because you never know when you will be
called for a showing. Clear entire driveway. If it is a double driveway
don't clean just enough for your car clean the whole drive.
- Make sure the garage door opens freely and the automatic door opener
is working. If hinges squeak oil them.
- Clean your garage or outbuildings thoroughly and relocate any stored
vehicles.
- Provide an unobstructed view of your home from the street by not having
cars that don't work, boats, campers or other vehicles in the driveway.
Lawns and yard
- Do a general cleanup around the yard
- Remove clutter, garbage
- Mow, trim and fertilize the lawn. Remove grass clippings.
- Edge walkways & trim hedges and shrubs
- Weed flower beds and replace dead plants and trees.
- Keep bicycles and toys out of sight.
- Fences: -Replace missing slats, stakes
and posts.
-Repair broken hinges and paint or stain the fence if necessary.
Siding and trim
- Make sure all exterior siding is clean and free of mildew or other
stains. If not wash siding.
- Consider painting the highlight features of your home, such as trim
work, shutters, gutters,
down spouts and railings.
- If necessary, add a fresh coat of exterior paint to the exterior siding.
Doors and Windows
- Consider adding a fresh coat of paint to your front door.
- Polish brass fixtures and be sure door locks work properly.
- Oil hinges to both doors and windows.
- Keep stairways tidy and secure handrail. If required repaint handrail.
- Repair or replace bent or damaged screens and window glass.
- Cut back outdoor plants that restrict natural light.
- Clean all windows inside and if possible outside.
Front Entry
-Polish door handles and door knockers.
-Replace worn or broken items, such as an unsightly mailbox or rusty
doorbell.
-Replace or repair screens in doors
-Be sure porch lights are working, replace bulbs and add welcoming features
such as a new door mat and flowering plants.
Roof
-Remove debris such as tree branches and leaves.
-Make any necessary repairs to worn shingles or cracked surfaces.
-Clear gutters and down spouts of leaves and debris
Patio Deck
- Remove clutter
- Replace rotten boards and railings
- Repaint if necessary all or portions of the deck
- Tidy any visible items, such as an outdoor grill or barbecue.
- Stairways cleared of objects and obstacles
- Flowering plants and outdoor furniture add appeal.
- Remove any unnecessary items such as gardening equipment.
West end Halifax Nova Scotia. A real estate overview.
Sandy and Judy Hines
902-877-4668
902-489-4663
sandy@sandyhines.com
WEST END AREA,
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
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photos of subdivision - PHOTOS
Location: West end Halifax
is not really a subdivision but more of a geographical area of Halifax.
It is located on the peninsula of Halifax close to the universities, hospitals
and downtown Halifax. Quinpool Road divides South end and West end Halifax.
The area that is nouth of Quinpool is referred to as West End. It is one
of the most expensive (although considerably lower priced than the south
end) and sought after areas of Halifax because it is so close to everything
and such a beautiful area.
Age of houses: Almost all the houses in the south end are older houses
that range anywhere from 40 to 200 years old. There are some newer houses
throughout the area but very few. A typical home in this area would be
between 50 and 100 years old. Advantages: Walk or short drive to downtown Halifax, universities,
hospitals, shopping, parks and most other amenities. One of the most prestigious
and sought after areas in all of metro. Gorgeous treed lined streets.
Style of housing available: Older houses that are typically one
or two storey. Multiple unit houses that are used for rentals to students.
Apartment condominiums. Large executive to smaller homes. Victorian houses
and more. Wide variety in area. Some of the streets in the area: Too many to list but some Chebucto,
London, Yale, Vernon,Kline,Oak, Edward Arab, Allan,Yukon,George Dauphinee,Edinburg,Cork
and many more. Schools: School boundaries are constantly
changing and periodically schools are closed. For the most up to date
information for a specific address enter the street address of a property
you are considering at the following Halifax Regional School Board page
HOME
ADDRESS LOOKUP. For an overview of the schools in the Halifax area
go to Halifax Schools.
It is important to note that if your child is enrolled
in french immersion they may attend a different school than a child in
the same neighbourhood who is not enrolled in french immersion. Google
Map of the West End of Halifax
Other Subdivisions
Note: We do not sell lots in this subdivision or have any information
regarding lots in this subdivision. This page is for general information
only.
