When you remodel a house, it is easy to get sidetracked and loose focus. There is a simple way to attack this and make the project easier and more timely.
First step is to walk the house and make mental notes in each room of what needs to be fixed or redone. Then, leave the house and collect your thoughts. Get a cup of coffee.
Next, go back to the house with a notepad and walk the house again. This time, make a list, by room, at to all of the items that need to be fixed. Do not forget to look up! Often times, you will be done with a project, only to realize you missed something on the ceiling.
Once you have your list and have purchased the necessary items, start your project. It does not matter if you start in the front or the back of the house, but focus on just one room at a time. Work from the ceiling to the floor. That way, if something gets on the floor, it will not matter when you replace the carpet.
Last, repeat this step with the exterior of the house. Start at the front and walk to the back. Make you list as you go and do not forget to look up. Also, very important step is to go across the street and look at the house. If the trees are covering the house, cut them back so the house can be seen. Sometimes, you might even have to remove a tree. Try not to do this as this can quickly decrease your property value.
Add flowers. It is amazing how much $100.00 worth of flowers can brighten up a house and improve its curb appeal. It can even mean the difference between a few thousand dollars on the sales price or even getting the right buyer to come inside and fall in love with the home.
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Tags: home repairs, investing, Rehabbing
July 29th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Add flowers, a nice backyard is also a good asset when selling home.
September 24th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Certainly is.