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Selling your home is tough in any market, however when it comes to the current market, if you are willing to carry out those small, nagging home repairs, your home could stand out and save your thousands! With all the foreclosures and short sales many repairs are not carried out, so by spending a little money on the smaller jobs can reap rewards in making your home stand out when it comes to selling! There are a few key areas to focus on - your air/heat system, faucets, caulking and tiles. Interestingly your air/heat unit is an area to focus on! In particular with regards to air filters, experts say that 60% of service calls are caused due to dirty filter related issues – therefore, by changing your filters regularly ensures that you keep your unit maintenance costs under control! It can also save you money as when your unit is maintained properly it works at its maximum efficiency! With estimated savings of around $100 per year just by changing your air filters, its not chump change! – A great reminder to check your filters is when you get your bill! Also leaking faucets and bad caulk are other areas which buyers focus on. It is all about appearances, if your home looks maintained then buyers will feel it is worth purchasing, if there are leaky faucets, broken or cracked tiles and caulking as well as a air/heat unit that limps along then they may thing the home is in need of serious repairs! So, with spring looming, then it is time to start spring cleaning and getting up to date on your home maintenance! Click here to search Ann Arbor Real Estate using our complimentary Ann Arbor Real Estate MLS Search service. Alternatively please contact Kathy Toth and the team if you need more specific assistance in your Ann Arbor Real Estate needs. Find out what your Ann Arbor Area Home is Worth Search all listings in Michigan with pictures and tours...Free! Your Home Sold Guaranteed Kathy Toth & Team: Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Experts www.KathyToth.com Ann Arbor Market Center Keller Williams Realty