Princeton Town Topics – Let’s Talk Real Estate – September 19, 2007
GET PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ABOUT FIXUPS
Before you undertake a major home renovation or redecorating project, call a professional Realtor for advice about how your plans will impact the marketability of your home. We will be glad to provide a free consultation with no obligation even if you are not planning to make a move in the near future.
Sellers often spend a lot of money on changes that won’t increase the value of their homes. They may customize their home by creating unusual room arrangements that won’t work for most buyers or by adding bold wallpaper that may not have wide appeal. They make the mistake of over-improving the home in relationship to other properties in the neighborhood.
Overall appeal should be your main consideration, even when you are remodeling for your own enjoyment. Consider whether you could recover your expenses if you had to sell the house early due to personal circumstances or career opportunities that create unexpected changes in your housing needs.
