Should You Renovate Before Selling Your Home?

Should You Renovate Before Selling Your Home?

Before listing your home for sale on the market, you may be tempted to remodel to fetch the best price possible. But not all home renovations offer the same return on investment. Some renovations may increase the value of your home – and how quickly it sells – while you may lose money on others. Before hiring a contractor, here are some factors to consider if you’re pondering whether to renovate before selling your home.

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Selling Your First Home? 10 Tips for a Smoother Process

Every housing payment, every unexpected plumbing leak, and every time you had to mow instead of hitting the lake has turned you into a seasoned homeowner. You’re not sporting rose-colored glasses anymore. 

But selling your house? Now that’s something different!

In the same way that buyers can have regrets (44% of homeowners experience them), sellers too can think “what if?” What if I’d priced higher? What if I’d waited longer to sell? What if I’d spent money on staging?

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7 Questions You Should Ask Your Home Inspector

Between the paperwork and the house hunting – on top of your “day job” – buying a home can be a stressful time. Add to this the concern that you’re not buying something with any hidden problems.

And while a home inspector can’t help you with the financial paperwork, they can give you peace of mind that your huge financial investment won’t cost you even more than you’d bargained for.

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5 Common Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make

5 Common Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make

Buying your first home can be exciting; you’re transitioning into a new chapter of your life while fondly remembering the time you spent in your current residence. However, you may make some mistakes along the way if you’re not careful. Here are five common mistakes first-time home buyers make during their transitions into their new homes.

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10 Staging Tips to Make Your Home Stand Out and Attract Buyers

When it comes to selling your home, you want to make your property stand out to potential buyers. It is all about staging a home in a way that connects with them. It translates to how they can feel a property becoming their home and a place of comfort. This is why looks are important and here are some staging tips to help your home stand out.

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