How to Properly Care for Your South Tampa

Waterfront Home For Sale

If you have a home for sale in the South Tampa area, you know that it can be a challenge to maintain a waterfront home due to the elements and the salt in the air from the saltwater.

Most sellers focus on cleaning and staging their homes for sale but overlook their home’s exterior, which is critical since potential buyers form their first impression based on the home’s exterior and curb appeal.

Even if you have staged your South Tampa waterfront home for sale, your efforts may be wasted if buyers get turned off by the chipped paint of your home’s exterior and may not want to step inside the home.

Here are a few tips on how to properly care for your South Tampa waterfront home for sale’s exterior to attract more buyers and increase its value:

1. Power wash your home’s exterior.Make sure to power wash your home at least twice a year, especially before putting it on the market. This will not only make your home look cleaner, it will also remove any mildew, mold, or other fungi that might have built up on the exterior of your home.

2. Check your porch and deck.Buyers of homes for sale in South Tampa area are attracted to homes with lovely decks or porches. There’s nothing like enjoying beautiful sunrises or sunsets in a South Tampa waterfront home if you have a deck or a porch.

Make sure to check your deck or porch for signs of rotting or damage. Apply a fresh coat of paint if needed to make it look fresh. Apply a sealant to prevent water from seeping into the walls.

3. Inspect windows and doors.If you live in a South Tampa waterfront home, it’s very important that you make sure your doors or windows do not have even the tiniest cracks or holes. Inspect your windows and doors and make necessary repairs if needed.

4. Trim the surrounding trees.If you have trees in your yard, you can trim or prune them. Untrimmed limbs can cause damage to your home, especially during strong winds, as they can scratch or fall on the roof.

Untrimmed branches can also be a safety hazard if they can hang over power lines. Avoid these hazards by trimming your trees regularly.

5. Hire a contractor to look at your home.Hire a contractor to inspect your home at least once a year. Make sure to select a reputable contractor who is professionally trained at detecting structural damage or issues that your home may have.

Properly caring for and maintaining your home both inside and out will attract more buyers and significantly increase the value of your South Tampa waterfront home for sale.

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If you have questions regarding South Tampa waterfront homes for sale or if you need help

with your real estate concerns, call me, Mary G. Diaz at 813-245-9677. Let me help your

get the best deal with my knowledge and experience in homes for sale in South Tampa area.