Which would you pick?

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

This poll is motivated by what to do for a home to make it more appealing to perspective buyers. We want to put our money into a home that is in a very desirable location but needs work everywhere. The budget set for renovations will not cover everything that needs to be done so there is a need to pick and choose the projects done before putting it on the market.

If you were looking into buying a older house which would you rather have...

Fully updated move in ready no exceptions

Kitchen updated but everything else must go

Bathrooms updated, newly painted walls and flooring but although kitchen is usable it hasn't been updated for atleast 30 years

Bathrooms updated, new paint, floors and kitcen although it needs remodled has new apliences, countertops and updated cabinet fronts

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10 years ago

This is a bit of a hard question because for me location is #1. If I had the money to do the fixing, I would buy something that needed a complete gut if the location was prime. If there were several things on the market and I had my pick, I would choose a good layout even if I had to update kitchens and baths because ideally I would want the kitchen and baths to my taste.

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Julie Hunt
Original Author
10 years ago
The location is good. Thanks for the input I will edit the question.
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nasmijati
10 years ago
In my opinion, if the location is good, clean the place up until it sparkles.

Make sure the landscaping is well groomed.

Sell.
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Linda
10 years ago
If I was the buyer, I would prefer that the seller not waste money on doing anything to the kitchen. Just price the house appropriately and let me do the fixing. You probably couldn't do the work as cheaply as I can for the same quality of results

If I rip out a 30 year old kitchen - no guilt at all! Rip out a kitchen with new countertops and flooring...such a waste of money
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LB Interiors
10 years ago
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I've worked with realtors and clients who have wanted to sell their homes. I will guide you in the most beneficial approach to look to the future for the best options when it comes time to sell.
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elcieg
10 years ago
You are buying this home, not selling it.

If the location is good, get the house for the best price you can. Then you do the updates, on your budget and your time table.

We bought our first home which was built in 1913. Great house, great location, but needed updating. We lived in it, renovated it and when we sold it we got 13 times what we paid for it.
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LB Interiors
10 years ago
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Because our lives can change our plans, I think it's a good idea to keep resale in mind. You may be in this home a long time or not. I also feel you should act upon what will make you and your family the most comfortable. It becomes a difficult decision for some things that are hard to weigh.