Once you have decided to sell your home, there is a lot to do to prepare it. One of the items on your home improvement to-do list should be foundation waterproofing for your basement. This project will provide numerous benefits that make it a smart pre-market investment. 

Why Is It Best to Waterproof a Basement Before Listing a House for Sale?

1. Give a Better First Impression

When potential buyers walk into a wet basement, they can spot the water seepage and smell the mildew growth. This immediately makes a bad first impression that could make them walk away from the house. 

When they walk into a dry and attractive basement instead, they'll see all the potential for finishing it or using it as valuable storage space. This makes your house stand out from all the others on the market, encouraging them to choose yours.

2.  Boost Home Value

Foundation waterproofing is a project with an excellent ROI (return on investment). It is a relatively low-cost project that significantly improves your home's value, as it prevents significant damage from water seepage into the foundation. Buyers are willing to pay more for a home with a protected basement, so most homeowners can expect to get their money back. 

3. Prepare for Staging

Once a basement is protected from moisture, it can be used for storage. You can move extra furniture, boxes, and items filling up your closets into the basement. This prepares your home to bring in staging items, or at a minimum, just removes the clutter to make the home seem larger and cleaner. Stagers generally recommend removing 30% of the items in closets, for example, to give buyers the feeling that every closet offers plenty of storage space.

4. Prevent Inspection Issues

Once you have accepted an offer on your home, the buyer will begin conducting inspections. If the inspector finds issues with the foundation, such as water coming into the basement, this will be a significant red flag for them. This could take away your negotiating power and may even cause them to back out of the purchase. By handling this upfront, you'll enjoy a positive and seamless selling experience.

Ensure your home's foundation is stable and dry whether you plan to sell your home or stay in it for years. Affordable Concrete & Foundation Repair in Chillicothe, OH, will handle your foundation waterproofing quickly and professionally. Before you know it, your home will be ready to hit the market with a state-of-the-art waterproofing system from this foundation contractor. Visit them online for a complete list of services, or call (740) 773-0999 to request a quote.