Giving your Home an Age-appropriate Look

[missmanors]

Don't waste your cash on projects which are unnecessary. Choose projects that will help you sell, which come down to doing some basics. Replace the plumbing, and the wiring, if needed. Don't put your money into things that won't matter in the long run.

We've all seen those fashion faux pas: muscle shirts that only accentuate middle-age spread, or tight, low-cut jeans that turn soccer moms into muffin-top casualties.

You can make a home unfashionable in the same way by choosing the wrong pre-sale improvements.

By Jay MacDonald, Bankrate.com



There is some really good information in this article. It makes sense to have the home inspected. Even though this is an added cost, it's well worth it in recouping those costs and the costs of the renovation. Keeping the paperwork and showing what improvements have been done, will go a long way to sell your home at, or at least near, what price you want to get.

Giving your Home an Age-appropriate Look

[flip_it_fast]

I agree that you need to be careful what you spend money on for the home. Find out what buyers are looking for in that area and make your improvements accordingly. What is the sense in shelling out thousands of dollars for things buyers are not even going to be concerned about. Better to find out what the buyers are looking for and spend on those things.

[flippinout]

I think that when you are doing remodeling or whatever before you put your house on the market, that you need to take into consideration what all the new owners may want to change to make that house their own.

Other than making sure the wiring, and plumbing are in good order and up to code, take a good look around to see what needs replaced or done away with and act accordingly.

Jared, do you have anything to add to this, so our readers will get the best possible price, and can you tell them something about the dos and donts of fixing their houses up for sale?