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Buying Fixer Uppers

March 26th, 2010 by admin

buying fixer uppers

buying a fixer upper home can be a profitable deal or sometimes even a nightmare. The final outcome depends on how you approach the entire procedure and what precautions you shall take to ensure that you do not end up being the scapegoat in the deal. The secret lies in choosing the right fixer upper home to buy and getting the fixer checked out by a host of specialized inspectors. One of the advantages of buying a fixer upper is that the profitability does of the deal does not depend on the market scenario. The advantages of such a purchase are obvious.

The basic advantages of buying a fixer upper include low price, less competition, potential for resale profit as well as a self designed home. It all depends on how well you are able to offer the price. Remember that if the offer is good, you can close the sale immediately, as you shall not find many takers for such homes and hence the seller shall not have many alternatives to choose from. Some research on the recent sales in the neighborhood can actually give you a fair idea about the prevalent rate and then you could squeeze the price down to almost 60% of the market rate to get the fixer upper.

To get the ideal fixer upper, there are certain precautions you need to take. Make sure that you choose the location carefully. Like any real estate transaction, location is the most important aspect of a fixer upper home also. Good locations allow you to do the repairs in a professional way, as you can be assured of good resale prices, as and when you decide to sell. Another important aspect while choosing a fixer upper is to choose ones that appeal to maximum number of buyers. Having atleast 3 bedrooms can help you resell the property without much trouble. Ultimately, the last and most important aspect which covers a fixer upper purchase is the amount of repairs that the house needs. Structural repairs can be tricky and hence, if you find homes that need such kind pf maintenance, make sure that you have these inspected by professional inspectors to determine the exact seriousness of such defects.

Once you decide to purchase a fixer upper home, you need to get some estimates done to determine the approximate amount of money that you shall need to spend on the repairs. These estimates should cover all aspects of the house, starting from the lawn to the ceiling and walls as well. If possible, try to get certifications for the roof and a home warranty. These are important as these cover any future problems that may arise and if you can get the seller to pay for them, all the better.

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