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Should You Fix Up Your Home or Try to Sell It As Is?

Although renovations can get you exactly what you want in the place you already own, they can also be expensive and time-consuming.

By Casey ChesterfieldPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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Should You Fix Up Your Home or Try to Sell It As Is?
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There may come a point in which you decide you need to make some much-needed changes to your house. Although renovations can get you exactly what you want in the place you already own, they can also be expensive and time-consuming.

What if once you’re finished with the tune-up, the house still doesn’t meet some of your family’s basic needs? In that case, you may want to try to sell the house. It’s not an easy decision deciding between sticking with what you have and moving on in order to get your dream home. Here’s a list of your options and a defense for that decision. All you have to do is pick which one sounds like it would best fit your lifestyle.

Time is of the essence

Sometimes, time is of the essence and your house projects are too big and expensive to take on. If you’re feeling more than just overwhelmed at the thought of renovating your home, and it seems impossible to do everything that needs to be done, you may want to consider selling. For example, if you have a new baby on the way or an elderly parent needs to come live with you, but your house requires work or potentially a whole other room addition, to keep you sane and financially stable selling is a very reasonable decision.

Sometimes life happens quickly, and you’ll need to search for how to “sell my house for cash.” Thankfully, Sell Quick California will buy your home “as is.” It doesn’t matter why you need to sell, they will still take your house off of your hands. If you just want to avoid shelling out money for extensive repairs or you know you’d have a difficult time on the market due to mold, fire, or water damage, they can help you out. You can sell in seven days or less, get your money before you move-out, and there are no out of pocket expenses. If you’re thinking about selling your home, Sell Quick California offers an easy alternative to traditional methods of home selling.

Everything you’ve ever wanted…and more

Depending on important factors like school districts in the area and proximity to work, you may not want to move out of your home. If you’ve always had a dream home in mind, and you have the patience and money, renovating your home to your exact specifications might be an exciting and bonding experience. If you or one of your family members is handy, try to save money by doing some of the renovations on your own.

Of course, you should still call in the professionals for things like laminate floor installation or any other projects that if done wrong could cause serious damage to the house: like plumbing, heating, and electrical work. Doing renovations might end up being more sustainable because you can plan ahead and only start a project when you know you have the money to complete it. This means that you probably won't get things done quickly, but you’ll have a say in all the materials you use.

The Bare-Bones

Taking a look at your layout/floor plan can be a huge help in deciding whether to sell or stay. If you like the layout of the home, the bare bones, so to speak, and there’s enough space for you to do everything you want, then you may want to stay put. However, if you don’t have enough room for your dream kitchen or bathroom, moving out might be your best bet. Ultimately you decide on what you can’t live without. Be honest with yourself and you’ll certainly make the right decision.

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