Things you Should not Sweat when Finding a Home
If you’re on the home-buying journey for the first time, you may have the image of the perfect home in mind. Every wall a color you love, the best flooring, and the perfect backyard. While there’s a chance you may find your dream house, it is more likely that you’ll find that house with a few exceptions. So where should you draw the line? Are there things you should ignore if the price and location are right? The answer is yes! There are some things you can ignore while home shopping if it means checking the rest of your boxes. Here are some of the things you can overlook if you are considering making an offer on a home that has the perfect location or layout.
WEIRD CARPET/WALLPAPER
While it may be tempting to wait for a home with new carpet or freshly painted white walls, overlooking old carpet or vibrant wallpaper can help you get your otherwise dream-home. Replacing the carpet or painting the walls doesn’t have to be an expense for you, and it is something you can negotiate with the seller to get the best deal on your home.
OUTDATED FLOORING
Looking at an old worn out wall to wall carpet may not what you envisioned when buying a home. But it allows you to put in flooring to your choosing, rather than pay for new flooring that leans toward someone else’s tastes. This is so much easier to do after the home is empty and you have put a fresh coat of paint on the walls. If you are purchasing a mid century home, you just may find hardwood under that carpet.
OLDER KITCHEN, BATHS
This often happens in homes of yesteryear that were built to last and have been well cared for by someone that raised their family there. Or this may be a circumstance such as neglect, as in a foreclosure. You may be walking into a bit of a time capsule but there is an upside. As opposed to buying a home that is all updated, a home in need of kitchen, bath updates, will come be more affordable which may allow you to renovate to your tastes.
ROOMS BEING ‘MISUSED’
You may walk into a house and see workout equipment next to a fridge, or a bed in a living room. Don’t let a room being used for something seemingly odd keep you from loving a house. It may be hard to picture your furniture somewhere, but use your imagination and give the room, and house, a chance. An exercise room today can easily be your kitchen next week!
SELLER PRESENCE
Some sellers choose to not remove personalized items before putting their house up for sale. It can be overwhelming to enter a home covered with photos of someone else’s family. While that may be the case, it is important to keep in mind that all of that personalization will be gone if you buy the home. Ignore what you can change, and just consider whether you can make the home your own.
Are you interested in buying your next home and want a trusted advisor and concierge service? Contact Lisa at 603-440-8486, Lisa Waller-Gage, Owner/Broker of Sky Realty New Hampshire
