The Home Service Club

Home warranty plans can pay off for people when they want to sell their houses. It can help instill a sense of confidence in potential buyers by offering protection against vital systems like water heaters and heating systems. However, people who plan to sell their homes should take some steps of their own. Here are a couple of things to watch for in order to get a house ready for the market: Walls and Ceilings When it comes to walls and ceilings, the most important things to look for are mold and water damage. If any signs of water damage appear, it could indicate far greater problems within a house. Water damage could be caused by a leak in the roof or melting ice and snow. It could also result from a malfunctioning water heater, clothes washer or other appliance. Signs include the following: • Stains or discolored areas • Peeling, bubbling or cracking paint and/or wallpaper • Strange odors (could be the result of mildew and mold) • Pooling water Ceilings that show signs of wat