Monday, May 19, 2014

Modifications To Make Before Selling My Mobile Home

By Minnie Whitley


Caravans are very useful to many people. They are used by families and also friends who want to spend some time away from their homes and have some fun. They can be sold to raise some money for other uses. There are a few things that one can consider when selling my mobile home. These would make it easier to sell the caravan or increase its value.

The floor and walls of the caravan should be kept in good condition. If there are cracks or dents, the value of a vehicle will be low. Most buyers want to purchase property that will not demand repairs so as to keep the costs as low as possible. Having repairs done on these surfaces will thus make the property more marketable and increase its worth.

The surfaces that cannot be repaired should be covered up with carpet. However, some buyers are keen and will insist on inspecting the surface underneath the carpet. This should not be used as the first option in repairs. One can also opt to first repair the surface and then place a nice carpet. This will make the property fetch an even better price.

The ceiling is another area that a buyer will check before purchasing a mobile van. The owner should ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. Leaks can be detected when it rains and water drips into the vehicle through the roof. The ceiling will also have dirty marks. All these damages must be fixed before putting the property on sale.

All the plumbing work should be inspected. Qualified personnel can do this task and recommend repairs that are needed. All the connections between the pipes and any other parts of the mobile vehicle should be carefully inspected for leakages. The leaks can lead to massive damage over a period of time. The water supply and disposal systems should be checked too.

Electrical fittings that are not functioning well need to be repaired. Properly working electrical fittings can hike the price of a property. Repairing the old ones can be done. Extra fittings can be installed as well. Some of the fittings that are considered by buyers are air conditioners and entertainment systems.

One can opt to acquire insurance for the property. This may attract more buyers as the new owner will feel safeguarded against loss. The cost of insuring the property can be passed on to the buyer. If the property already had insurance, then it will be a matter of renewing it which will be cheaper for the seller.

If the van is old and the paint has faded or peeled away, it will not be attractive to buyers. The owner should consider getting a qualified person to paint it. There are many different colors which can be used. One of the ways to increase the possibility of selling the property is to paint it in a common color that most people like. The other way is to offer to paint it in the color of choice of the person who will purchase it.

This are some of the few things that can make a mobile home sell faster. One can adopt some of them. The important thing is to ensure that the mobile home is pleasing to the prospective buyer.




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