Real Estate Information |
|
The Costs of Transforming Your Home into a Buyers Dream House
Turning your house into the home of a buyer's dreams doesn't have to cost a great deal of money. In fact, armed with some paint and the determination to work hard, most home sellers usually need to invest only about $500 to spruce up their homes for a quick sale. A little paint, inside and out, and some good, old-fashioned "sweat equity" will go a long way toward transforming the look and feel of your home. If you have a Restore outlet (the thrift store for Habitat for Humanity) near you, you'll also be able to save considerably on lighting fixtures, "oops" paint, and other building materials. If you shop carefully, you can also find great sales at the various home building supply stores that are springing up around the country. They carry just about anything you'll need, and their prices are generally quite good, compared to department and retails stores. So how much should you spend on transforming your house? As I mentioned earlier, if your home needs only paint, you can spend $500 or less to get it looking great. But if you have to upgrade fixtures or carpeting, the cost of completely going through your home may run up to $8,000. When you begin to approach that upper figure, it's worthwhile to do a cost vs. benefit analysis to see how much added value your home will gain, and how much quicker it will sell once the work is done and the fixtures upgraded. If your home sits on the market for several months, those added mortgage payments may end up costing you more than a new built-in range or new carpet. So weigh each upgrade to see if it will help sell your home quicker, and for more money. Most of the time, it's not necessary to replace every appliance and carpet in your home to get a quick sale. Elbow grease can replace cash outlay in most cases, and will help transform your house into a home that a potential buyer won't be able to live without. (c) Copyright 2004, Jeanette J. Fisher. All rights reserved. Professor Jeanette Fisher, author of Doghouse to Dollhouse for Dollars, Joy to the Home, and other books teaches Real Estate Investing and Design Psychology. For more articles, tips, reports, newsletters, and sales flyer template, see http://www.doghousetodollhousefordollars.com/pages/5/index.htm
MORE RESOURCES: Dr. Phil left speechless after real estate agent claims that squatting is justified by colonization New York Post Celina’s first Walmart to anchor mixed-use development The Dallas Morning News Illinois attorney general sues MV Realty that's tied to Chicago's Monroe Capital - Chicago Sun-Times Real-estate agent explains new fees to homebuyers, he's not worried Business Insider 21 Largest Real Estate Companies in the World Yahoo Finance Banks Believe They Are Well-Prepared for Commercial Real Estate Fallout The Wall Street Journal Google's Strategic Job Cuts Reflect Ongoing Cost-Cutting Measures, Affecting Real Estate and Finance Departments Yahoo Finance How environmental insurance diligence can shape commercial real estate transactions Insurance Business Inside Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger's Real Estate Portfolio Architectural Digest How Real Estate Helped Taylor Swift Become A Billionaire Yahoo Finance SAGE Investment Real Estate Advisors sells 24-unit Bergen County garden-apartment complex ROI-NJ.com Downtime: Pairing wine and real estate RichmondBizSense EG Real Estate: Busy Spring Market – East Greenwich News East Greenwich News Robin Hunden of Hunden Partners honored with Jeffrey D. Fisher Real Estate Legacy Award from Indiana University's ... Daily Herald Oregon Senate strengthens consumer protections in real estate transactions Curry Coastal Pilot LOCAL REAL ESTATE TODAY 4.19.24 – KQEN News Radio kqennewsradio.com SVN|J. Beard Real Estate adds chief investment officer to Houston office – REJournals REjournals.com Big Tech Is Downsizing Workspace in Another Blow to Office Real Estate The Wall Street Journal Two Weichert real estate agents in Willmar recognized for work in 2023 West Central Tribune Real estate brokerage firm Marcus & Millichap arranges $12.8 million sale of Fayetteville, NC mobile home park ... Greater Fayetteville Business Journal See the latest Coles County real estate transactions Journal Gazette / Times-Courier Meet Samantha: Your A.I. Real Estate Agent of the Future The World Property Journal Solano Real Estate Scene: Homelessness, drug addiction and Theft Reduction Act Fairfield Daily Republic PICTURES: See Inside Johnny Cash's Spectacular Real Estate Holdings Taste of Country How Alexico's $180 Million Deal With St. Francis College Fell Apart The New York Times Robert Bailey on Real Estate TPG Online Daily Richland County OH real estate transactions recorded April 5-12, 2024 Mansfield News Journal CRE Broker Magazine: a New Beacon for Commercial Real Estate Professionals Announced by Massimo Group Markets Insider Quintana Roo announces important investments in Tourism and Real Estate The Yucatan Times Real estate transfers GoDanRiver.com Welcome to Real Estate Friday! theberkshireedge.com Regional Realty Firm To Close Verona Office MyVeronaNJ Owatonna named finalist in state real estate awards Southernminn.com Katz group blames real estate, pandemic for years-long delay of Ice District's urban village Yahoo News Canada Navigating real estate market corrections RealtyBizNews Tortured Poets or Real Estate Rock Stars? Taylor Swift's Past Boyfriends—and Their Incredible Homes Realtor.com News Prologis Warns of Slowing Industrial Real-Estate Market The Wall Street Journal Long-term exclusive property listing contracts now illegal in Arizona The Arizona Republic Real estate transactions: Week of April, 2024 | Construction / Real Estate | insidetucsonbusiness.com Inside Tucson Business China’s real estate investments decreased by 9.5% y/y in Q1 GMK Center | English Professional services firm’s Santana Row deal in San Jose is long-term: official records Silicon Valley RI real estate transactions: What homes sold, for how much and to whom The Providence Journal REAL ESTATE | Spring Storewide Sale underway at General Store Antique Mall in Kewaskum, WI washingtoncountyinsider.com Chicago-area home sales plunged last month Crain's Chicago Business Favourable Signals For Bridgemarq Real Estate Services: Numerous Insiders Acquired Stock Yahoo Canada Finance Picture windows, solar panels drive price on Lake Keowee | Real Estate | postandcourier.com The Post and Courier Russell and Nolan of Pearce Real Estate honored at New Haven Middlesex Association of Realtors CID dinner New England Real Estate Journal Online China home prices slumped in March as property crisis drags on Business Insider Real estate mogul concerned how Americans will deal with squatters: ‘Something really bad is going to happen’ Fox Business Zillow Home Value Index: "Real" Home Value Unchanged in March Advisor Perspectives TikTok’s Origin Story: Court Files Show Role of GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass The New York Times South Florida home prices are rising, but experts see market correction - South Florida Sun Sentinel South Florida home prices are rising, but experts see market correction South Florida Sun Sentinel $2 million home for sale on Stone Lake in Greenville | Real Estate The Post and Courier Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac clarify real estate commission rules National Mortgage News Mike Wyatt honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for brokerage career, community support - Dallas Business Journal The Business Journals A new real estate trend? Shopping malls converted into residential units in South Florida NBC 6 South Florida PowerCampus Dallas named one of DFW's Best Real Estate Deals - Dallas The Business Journals Real Estate Briefs | April 19 | News, Sports, Jobs Cape Coral Breeze First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey (OTCMKTS:FREVS) Shares Pass Below 200 Day Moving Average of ... Defense World |
RELATED ARTICLES
Selling by Owner = Saving by Owner? According to the National Association of Realtors, For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home sellers comprised nearly 14% of all home sales in the United States in 2003. The Boston Globe reported that nearly 25% of homes sold in that area during that same time period were FSBOs. Why You Need a Lender to Sell Your Home Home sellers who are prepared to help buyers find financing will sell their homes faster, and for a larger selling price. Think about your potential buyers: some of them will have already arranged for financing, but many don't know how to buy a house. How Do I Bring Consulting Into My Lease Purchase Business As you are making your cold calls on property, you will run into sellers that are having a hard time selling, however, the numbers just don't work for you to take on the deal. Do you just say, "I can't work with those numbers". Buying Your First Investment Property "Begin With The End In Mind"I first heard the phrase "Begin with the end in mind" in a Steven Covey book called "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". This expression makes a lot of sense because the fact is, you can't get where you're going, unless you know where you want to go. Decorating to Sell a House by Meeting Three Key Needs Specific marketing campaigns are no longer just for automobiles and designer clothes. Targeted marketing techniques are now applied to houses that are for sale. How Professional Property Investors Interpret and Use Capital Growth Statistics Understanding and using yearly price growth statistics in an area of interest is critical to making successful property investments decisions.Property price growth is usually expressed in terms of a percentage i. Sell Your California Home For Top Dollar HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME FOR TOP DOLLAR1. Make your home look like a model - even if it isn't. Investing in Residential Real Estate: Achieving Positive Cash Flow When investing in real estate, it is highly desirable to achieve positive cash flow on a month-to-month basis. This is true even if you are counting on property value appreciation to supply the bulk of your desired return on investment. Real Estate Values or Just Bad Habits There are several small businesses that retain hundred year old traditions. Hand-dipped chocolates, fresh flowers and cloth napkins on every table in a restaurant, or mints and roses on a guest's pillow at a B&B. Why Selling on Lease Options is Glorified Landlording I might upset some folks with this one, but that's okay as I think it's important to get some of my experiences into the light of day. If you fully believe the hype that you won't have any landlording responsibilities by selling on a lease option, go ahead and stop here. Easing Your Way Into Homeownership: A Guide To Low Down Payment Mortgage Programs There's no question about it: Buying a first home is a big financial commitment. In most cases, a home is the largest single purchase an individual or family will make in a lifetime. An Often Overlooked Secret of Marketing and Negotiating for Real Estate Investors Looking for Deals When you call sellers, what do you say? When you sit down to write a marketing postcard to find deals, what do you write? When you go to negotiate price and terms, how do you present it?These are scary situations and it is not unusual to be at a loss for words at such times. In fact, you may avoid these situations all together just so you don't have to face the overwhelming fear. Appraisal or Home Inspection? People sometimes confuse a home inspection and an appraisal when they are in the process of buying a home.Most mortgage applications involve an appraisal, which can be a physical inspection of the property plus a written analysis of similar homes that have recently sold in the area. Buying a House in Scotland Buying a house in Scotland is slightly different from buying a house in other parts of the UK. It's not particularly complicated, and buying north of the border can often be quicker, but for those relocating from England and Wales there are a number of points you need to bear in mind. Selling Your Home Yourself - Pricing It Appropriately When you're selling your own property, whether it's a house, townhouse, condo, apartment, a finished lot, raw land, a farm, a ranch, or whatever, the first thing to get right is the price you ask for it. If you work with a broker, the legwork is done for you. The Many Ways To Profit From O.P.P.s Multiple Cash Streams In a previous article we introduced you to the concept of O.P. The Value of Foreclosed Property The discount on a foreclosed property is not as great if the state allows deficiency judgments by lenders against borrowers. In contrast, the discount is larger if the property is being sold in a state that requires foreclosures to proceed through the judicial system. Personal Branding Techniques for Real Estate Agents and Brokers Branding can be done to any product, or any person. Before undertaking an exercise in personal branding, however, consider your distinctive strengths and abilities and what they offer the market place. The Best Way To Get Real Estate Listings The Real Estate Industry is HUGE and is a golden opportunity for real estate agents. National average home sales exceed $200,000. Hey Landlord! Is Your Lease Legal? The longer you are a landlord the more you strive to create the perfect lease/rental agreement. Landlords learn in the school of hard-knocks that some tenants are certified trouble makers and we try our best to protect ourselves with a carefully structured restrictive lease. |
home | site map |
© 2006 TIGER MEDIA |