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Upgrading A House Is Important But Don't Over Do It

Reblogger Randy Schulenburg
Managing Real Estate Broker with Schulenburg Realty, Inc. IL License #471.009970

Here's some good information and a link to a good article that may save you some money on upgrades to your home.  As the article says, upgrading a house is important but only to a degree.  Be smart and don't go overboard.

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Original content by David Burrows Realtor

In our current market, many sellers want to be at the front of the competition when listing their house for sale. In other words, if there are four other houses on the same street for sale, it is not uncommon to want to have the best prepared and priced house. Why not and in fact, it makes a lot of sense to have a well prepared home.

First and foremost, this is a good thing most of the time. For sure you want to price your home attractively and the appearance should be second to none. Having said that please be careful that you don't over do any renovation or upgrade. If you do, it could end up costing you when you finally have to sign on the dotted line.

Here is an excellent article that you can point your mouse toward in getting more information on upgrades that don't pay. The article is actually titled, 4 Housing Upgrades That Don't Pay.

David L. Burrows, Realtor
Envirian of Warrenton
110 W. Shirley Avenue
Warrenton, VA 20186
Direct: 703.859.5188
Burrows Properties

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Aaron Cullen
Brokers Inc. Residential Real estate - Folsom, CA
Folsom, El Dorado Hills & Sacramento Real Estate &

Great post.  There is always a fine line between success and excess!

Jan 15, 2010 04:20 AM