Move-In Ready or a Fixer?
By Joan Cox, Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
(House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373)
Looking at properties online, the list prices for a fixer property sure look better than the list price for a ready-to-move-in property! FIXERORReady to Move in! Things to think about when looking and considering a fixer - ~ Can you fix the obsolete functionality of the home? ie. one bathroom for 3 bedrooms on the main level? The stairs into the basement are very steep..... ~ Can you move in and live with the issues for a while? Contractors are booked out, and if you cannot do the repairs yourself, it could take a while to get the home "up to speed".~ How much will it take to bring the home up to your standards? This is an important question! And, be careful not to over improve. Not every penny you spend on improving your home will equate to the bottom line when you...
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