As a homeowner, most people have questions about what to do with your fence when you sell your property. Do you update it to give it a modern look? Do you replace missing or damaged parts? Or, if you don’t even have one, should you install a fence before selling to increase the value?
If you’ve ever been asking these types of questions about your fence, read on.
My fence is old or in bad shape. Should I remove it?
It can give an immediate negative impression of your home if you leave a beat-up, broken fence in your yard up. Why? Not only is a broken fence an eyesore, but it looks like you are just neglectful, and then potential buyers may start wondering what else you’ve not bothered to fix or neglect. Good thing it’s relatively inexpensive to find a general laborer to fix up or remove broken fencing.
I just have a few broken spots in my fence that need repairing. Should I fix it?
It depends. If it’s simply outdated, you can try some DIY and spruce it up yourself. Otherwise if it’s simply damaged in certain areas, but not to the point of being extensive, then you may want to price out an estimate to see if you can recoup the cost at time of sale. Lastly, if the fence has major damage that could be dangerous to kids, pets, etc then it’s definitely time to get multiple estimates to get that fixed prior to sale.
Should I install a fence before selling?
Not only does fencing look more attractive to potential home-buyers, but some home-buyers specifically look for properties that are fenced-in. Research shows that you can easily recoup the cost of installing a fence, as especially if there’s a demand in your area. If you’re confident in you can find a good deal on materials and installation, you can gain back even more from what the initial fence cost is from the sale of the house.