3 Renovation Tips for Colorado Springs Home Sellers

Monday, August 15, 2016

3 Renovation Tips for Colorado Springs Home Sellers

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You’ve heard me say many times that now is a great time to be in the real estate market. When most people want to maximize the money they get out of their home sale, they start renovating their property. However, there are a few pitfalls you should keep in mind before you renovate your home.

For many homeowners, selling is something you may only do once or twice in your lifetime. I recommend consulting with the professionals if you are thinking about doing major changes to your house. If you are making those renovations for you and your family to enjoy, you don’t have to worry too much. If you are selling your home soon, though, definitely check in with a real estate professional before you do anything.

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Talk to a real estate professional before you start renovations.

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Here are three main reasons why you should consult with a professional:

1. New owners may not have the same taste as you. Though there are a few clean-slate-type designs that may seem universally pleasing, you never know how a potential buyer might react. Aside from painting in neutral colors and modernizing kitchens and bathrooms, generally speaking, less is more when it comes to renovations.

2. The value of your house may already be topped off. Depending on the market you’re in, your home may already be at its maximum home value limit. If the value of your home is already significantly higher than other homes in your neighborhood, dumping money into renovations could be a huge waste.

3. You will run into hidden costs while renovating. The last thing you want to do is open a can of worms that will cost you a lot of money. You may run into issues hidden behind the walls. No matter your budget, most homeowners run into problems that end up costing a lot more money than they expected.

If you have any questions, I can help you figure out which home renovations will bring you the most return on investment. I can also put you in touch with great contractors, electricians, and more to help you with any updates you need.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I would be happy to help you!

Why Work with Us

I moved to Colorado Springs in 1992 as a member of the US Army. I fell in love with the area and never left. I will listen to your needs and want to establish our goals and objectives. We work as a team to meet the goals and you will continually be in the loop during the entire process. In this fast paced market, I believe communication is key in meeting our goals and building our relationship. Because I have been here for 18 years in 3 different careers, my experience will make your move as smooth as possible.

Jeff Ryder
Keller Williams Real Estate
1257 Lake Plaza Drive, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80906 JeffRyder@kw.com

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Beth - "I moved to Colorado in the middle of September. We decided to bring my son in law down there to make sure he wanted to live there. We looked around and saw his name on a house. We called about it and we moved in like a month later. He is great, he was always friendly and calls often to see how we are doing. He always sends stuff in the mail for free dinners and stuff like that. He is the best. He is so sweet and kind, and he tells you the truth. That is the main thing I like."

Diane - "We both bought and sold a home with Jeff Ryder. When I first contacted him, he made an appointment right away and came over. He was able to sell my house in a week and half! The buyers wanted to move in right away so I told Jeff what I was looking for and he showed me a condo that I liked and ended up buying. I was anxious to make a full price offer on it, but he suggested that we wait until he was able to get comps from the neighborhood. He put in an offer that was less than what I was willing to pay for it which showed a lot of integrity on his part because his commission could have been more."

Kristin - "He had reached out and our house was under contract and that contract expired before it sold. He had reached out, I was happy with the terms of the contract, and felt confident going forward with him. Also, he was successful in selling it. His assistant was excellent, took care of all the different aspects, closing, they were very responsive and easy to work with for sure. As a team they were great! He is responsive, trustworthy, knows how to showcase a house in the right way and also very effective."

The Marchs - "We discussed pricing and marketing conditions and then Jeff came up with a sell-able price which we were happy with. We sold it in 6 weeks and before we had it with Jeff, it was on the market for 2 years so he did really well! We was particularly impressed with his team and we saw Jeff in every aspect of the transaction. It just speaks to his good management skills!"