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3 electrical repairs you should make in your home before selling

27 September 2019 by Frank Elliott

If you're looking to sell your home, remember that many buyers in today's market are looking for modern features. With technology taking over multiple aspects of people's lives, buyers are looking for homes that have a modern feel and are capable of handling multiple electrical devices. Therefore, you may be able to fetch a higher price for your home by fixing any electrical issues that are present.

Your goal should be to ensure that all fixtures are working correctly before you put your property on the market.

Here are three of the most common electrical issues that you may need to pay attention to.

1. Burned or dysfunctional outlets

Your top priority should be to ensure that all outlets are functioning as expected. A single person may need multiple outlets to power their tablet, mobile phone, computer, radio, etc. This is why even a single damaged outlet may reduce the appeal of your home to potential buyers.

Dysfunctional outlets occur due to many different reasons. For example, the wiring may have been burned by an overloaded circuit, or you may have blocked plugs in your home.

Fixing a faulty outlet is critical because a buyer may not be aware of the problem until they move in. If your faulty outlet were to cause damage to expensive devices, you may be held liable for the repair cost. Furthermore, a faulty outlet may also cause electrical fires.

2. Lighting fixtures

Nothing turns off buyers more than damaged lighting fixtures. Imagine a buyer walking into your living room and finding that the lighting fixture is just bare wire. While this problem may seem relatively easy to fix, it makes your home appear less valuable than it should be.

Make sure all damaged lighting fixtures are replaced, properly wired and insulated. It also helps to replace damaged light switches and install LED light bulbs. The presentation will help you persuade buyers to make you a competitive offer.

3. Tripping circuit breakers

Do your breakers trip too easily? This could be another problem that turns off buyers. A tripping breaker may occur due to faulty wiring, poor insulation or overloading. Test your circuits to determine how much load they can carry. And if your breaker switch gets stuck in the middle of the on and off position, it may need to be replaced. Don't forget to properly label all circuit ratings as well as the main breaker box. 

To learn more, contact your local electricians today. 

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