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Think of the big picture before you paint

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Coastal Realty

Here is an issue I see plaguing first time home buyers: They are walking into their new place with blinders on--they  see walls that need repainting, sinks that are in desperate need of new fixtures, rooms whose circulation could be improved with a ceiling fan.  They are seeing only the things directly in front of them requiring attention, but failing to see the peripherals.  Painting, putting new knobs on the cabinets, things like that are quick fixes to make things look nice, but don't do much for home improvement in the long run.  

It would be much smarter to start at the core of the house and address the major issues before honing in on minor details.  The very first thing people should be doing after purchasing a house is making a list of ALL repairs and future home improvement projects, and then designating which projects or repairs fit into your budget but also won't impact future work you want to accomplish.  For example, it makes no sense to refinish the hardwood floors only to find at a later date that your new kitchen design has a different configuration and you're then left with exposed flooring that now needs to be refinished.

The main point is that no one is going to get the end result they want unless they have a clear picture of the BIG picture from the beginning. 

Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Many people lack vision when touring a home - We always encourage them to imagine the possibilities if the area/location and price fits them -

Sincerely,

Grace

Feb 12, 2008 03:27 AM