EXPAT-EGYPT: HOW TO GET YOUR HOUSE READY TO RENT OR SELL

Ready to rent o sell your property? IMPROVEMENTS are a must.

* Spend an hour with a professional:

Invite a realtor to check your home. In an hour, a professional in real estate business can give you lots of ideas for needed improvements. Even small suggestions, such as furniture placement or paint colors, can make a lot when you are improving the look of your property. Listen and be open to changes.

* Inspect your property:

Hidden problems like deteriorating roofs or outdated electrical systems can negatively impact your home's value. Hire an professional to check out the areas of your home that you don't normally see. Small problems, like a hidden water leak, can become expensive headaches (for you and your tenant/buyer) in the future. A little investment now can save you lot of money later.

* Paint everything:

One of the simplest, most effective improvements of all is a fresh coat of paint. Painted rooms look clean, classy and updated. Neutral paint colors appeal to the greatest number of people, therefore making your home more desirable. A gallon of paint is cheap but the reward is a happy tenant/buyer. So, buy a few gallons and get busy!