You’ve finally saved enough for a down payment and are ready to give up your apartment and become a homeowner. Strangely enough, one of the first things you should think about when you are ready to buy a house is will you be able to sell it when the time comes? You may think you are in there for the long haul, but sometimes when life throws you a curve, you may find yourself in a position where you will have to move. A ‘must-have’ list is a good way of helping you choose a home that will also be marketable if you ever have the need to relocate.
- 1. The right size
- 2. Curb appeal
- 3. A solid structure
- 4. Easy to improve internal aesthetics
- 5. A nice garage
1. The right size
Choose a home that not only fits your needs, but also is suitable for the majority of the population. Three and four bedroom homes are the most popular. Most homeowners now want a house with at least one and a-half bathrooms; two full bathrooms are ideal.
2. Curb appeal
Consider yourself lucky if you can find an attractive, well-built home that is surrounded by ugly or plain landscaping. By putting in some effort and a little sweat, improving the aesthetic quality and appearance of your home from a street view will also increase its market value.
3. A solid structure
This is an important one on the ‘must have’ list. If you inspect a home that appears to havecracks in the foundation, do yourself a favor and keep looking. Nothing means trouble like a leaning house.
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