Comments on: Renovation Mistakes to Avoid If You’re Selling Your Home

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By: leaderscorpfinancial

leaderscorpfinancial — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:51:07 +0000

I agree that in order to sell the house we have to do some renovations or improvements, but I think what needs to be done are the essential ones only like replacing broken tiles, leaking faucet and the likes. Never go overboard because the prospective buyer might not like your style and it will turn them off.

By: Dylann Andre

Dylann Andre — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:44:50 +0000

When planning to sell a house, you surely want to impress potential buyers. Which is why you need to invest a little to make the house presentable.

By: KC @ genxfinance

KC @ genxfinance — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:18:37 +0000

I used to think that that way, that you would sell your home faster if you renovate it first. Boy, I have never been so wrong.

By: Cat

Cat — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:20:33 +0000

Generally, “lighten and brighten” (new paint) and declutter are your best choices – not doing any of the other stuff!

By: Greg@ClubThrifty

Greg@ClubThrifty — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:56:22 +0000

We always prefer to do our own remodeling. That way, we can get what we want. Good tips for sellers:)

By: KK @ Student Debt Survivor

KK @ Student Debt Survivor — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:12:07 +0000

Good tips. Some things you really shouldn’t DIY, especially when you’re trying to sell a home. We recently purchased our first place and man there were a lot of bad DIY projects. Fortunately our place was beautifully finished and move in ready. We couldn’t be more happy. The previous owner really did a nice job and didn’t cut any corners.

By: Jose

Jose — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:43 +0000

Daisy, you are spot on with these tips. Doing a major renovation to SELL a home is just as likely to drive a potential buyer away as it is to draw new ones. Unless a homeowner is renovating to stay there and enjoy it for a while, they should keep renovations to a minimum. The other thing I would add is that any painting they do should be kept to light, neutral colors and if they have any any wild colors, they nshould primie it and paint it with something soft.
Poor craftsmanship from the DYI community is also a horrible mistake. When I redid our kitchen I sub’d out two things, getting rid of a wall (I’m with you on wide open spaces) and hanging the cabinets and crown molding. Could I have done it? Probably, but the contractor did a heck of a better job than I could have. BTW, I went with granite Tile Counter tops 😀

By: Lance @ Money Life and More

Lance @ Money Life and More — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:50:21 +0000

In reply to Daisy. Haha I saw that and knew that it'd be fixed before I came to visit and read the article :)

By: Canadian Budget Binder

Canadian Budget Binder — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:13:48 +0000

When we were looking I saw so many houses where the homeowner did DIY projects and just messed them up. They were using those renos as a selling point. In the end we went with a house that no one touched so I can go in and get it done the right way. Call in the professionals when you should, and don’t scrimp. Great tips.