Fix It to List It: Concrete

When selling your home, you pay attention to every little detail. Pillows are fluffed, art is straightened, the toilet paper is folded into that little triangle. But you might be overlooking one of the most important ways to make a first impression: your concrete. 

The concrete around your home – namely the sidewalk, steps, and driveway – is the first thing prospective buyers see. And while few people buy a house because the driveway is just so impressive, many are turned away by broken, uneven slabs and dangerous porch steps. 

While we encourage people to fix issues in and around their homes while they still intend to live there and can enjoy the results, we also know that everyone has different priorities, and the bumpy driveway may not be one of them. However, if you want to secure a reasonable price for your home, it's important to fix the concrete surrounding it before you list it. 

In addition to turning off prospective buyers, uneven concrete slabs around your home can actually disqualify it from some loan types. Concrete issues must be fixed for a buyer with an FHA loan to get approved, and the general condition of the property can affect the appraisal value, taking money out of your pocket. 

Luckily, we can help. Our PolyLevel system raises and levels concrete slabs to eliminate gaps and trip hazards. The polymer won't wash away like traditional mudjacking methods, and it sets in about an hour so you can use your home with minimal disruption. 

If you're thinking of selling your home, or you're a realtor working to help customers sell their homes, take a good look at the surrounding sidewalks and driveway before you list. It's easier to make a sale than save a sale, but you can't do either until you get buyers in the door. Let us take care of your home's problems and put its best foot forward on the market.