Rehabbing a house for sale purposes is an entirely different ball game than renovating a home for living purposes. Where you might have no problem dropping twenty grand to personalize a home how you like it, a prospective home buyer may have different ideas on where the money should go. In cases like these, fixing up the house for sale so it looks and works in an acceptable manner is key, and making sure you get your money back and/or profit from the sale is the ultimate goal.
Focus on what’s important, particularly the bathrooms, kitchen, and exterior of the house. Curb appeal and working appliances are the first places a home buyer will look, so don’t spend unnecessary money redecorating bedrooms and garages when the kitchen and bathrooms need work. We suggest looking for small changes that will increase your home value.
Real estate agents can tell you that updating the bathroom and kitchen is always great for maximum return.
While making sure the electric, plumbing, and appliances is necessary, going the extra mile on things that the home buyer won’t notice is pointless. Focusing your energies on do-able renovations like a kitchen makeover, bathroom upgrades, and flooring decisions is a better way to get your money back when rehabbing a flip house. Avoid the headache and make changes where the home buyer is most likely to appreciate them. Turn a profit where you can, save on the fancy materials and choose economical, clean & simple designs!
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