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What renovations will add value to my home?

Housing Wire

We all love the feeling of a refreshed, renovated home, and being able to enjoy it instills a sense of pride in its owner. That’s partly why people are spending significant time, energy and money on home renovation projects these days. Despite this, there are some renovations that are worth their price tags.

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7 Tips: Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection

Raleigh Realty

Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection What fixes are mandatory after a home inspection? One of those steps is the home inspection and with the home inspection, major issues can arise. A home inspection provides the buyer with a detailed report of the home’s structure, plumbing, electrical, foundation, roof, etc.

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Fixer Uppers 101

Lamacchia Realty

What to Consider Before Purchasing a Fixer-Upper Although fixer-uppers are more affordable than purchasing a turnkey home in the perfect neighborhood, the process of buying a fixer-upper and renovating it is more complicated than what you see on television. How Much Time Do They Take to Renovate? Traveling a lot?

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Home Appraisal 101: Maximizing the Value of Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

And that means you can actually impact your home’s value by making renovations that are likely to increase its marketability and value in the real estate market. . To begin the process of having your home appraised, you’ll need to select an appraiser and schedule their inspection. Overly personalized renovations. Home addition.

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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

You should also disclose any special circumstances or contingencies that may affect the value of the property, such as repairs, renovations, easements, or encroachments. You should also be aware of any additional charges or expenses that may arise during the appraisal process, such as travel, inspection, research, or review fees.

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7 Common Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid During a Real Estate Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

Mistakes To Avoid 1) Failing to Prepare the Property One of the most common mistakes that sellers make is failing to prepare the property for the appraisal inspection. Sellers should be transparent about any issues with the property, such as previous damage, repairs, or renovations.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

By the way, when I use the term “crazy” in this post, I’m referring to personality clashes between two individuals and not to a mental condition that one may be suffering from. What if the neighbor’s home in poor condition, was purchased and then renovated? They take a lot of work after the inspection is completed. Probably not.