What Should I Fix Before Selling My Sudbury Home? | Essential Pre-List Tips
What should you fix before selling your Sudbury home?
Focus on repairs that affect first impressions, safety, and buyer confidence. Sudbury realtor Tanya Vanden Berg shares the fixes that help homes sell faster and avoid inspection issues.
Start with basics: patch holes, repair damaged drywall, tighten loose handrails, fix leaky faucets, and replace burnt-out lightbulbs. These small tasks signal that the home has been well cared for. In older Sudbury areas like Minnow Lake, Donovan, and parts of the South End, buyers pay close attention to signs of ongoing maintenance.
Next, address anything that could come up during inspection. This includes faulty outlets, aging smoke detectors, slow drains, or minor electrical issues. Fixing these ahead of time helps avoid renegotiations later. Tanya often recommends a quick walkthrough to spot potential concerns before listing.
Cosmetic updates also help. Fresh paint, updated lighting, and clean flooring make a home feel brighter and more move-in ready. Even simple changes — like swapping dated hardware or upgrading a shower curtain — create a more modern impression.
Don’t forget exterior fixes. Replace cracked deck boards, repair loose siding, touch up peeling paint, and clean gutters. Strong curb appeal boosts showing activity, especially in family-focused neighbourhoods like New Sudbury and Garson.
