Top 10 Reasons to Remodel
- Lower your energy costs
- Add an egress window that could lead to an additional bedroom
- Possibly cancel Private Mortgage Insurance, “PMI.”
- Turn your home into a “move in ready” dwelling
- Potentially less negotiating “fixes and replacements,” if an offer is contingent upon inspection
- Remodeled homes often see a higher justified list price; enhance the value
- Remodeled homes can attract more buyers
- Remodeled homes frequently sell faster
- You deserve to enjoy it too. (Remodel a year before you list)
- Put buyers at ease. Avoid them thinking about what’s wrong with the home, and have them concentrate on what’s right with it to receive competitive offers.
Top 10 Reasons to Choose New Construction
- Less competition (REMAX Results can help you avoid the bidding wars)
- You get more say on “location, location, location.” Love the house AND the location
- New homes come with a warranty
- Include better technology (your home could be a smart home)
- Move in ready, there are no updates needed
- Enjoy the emotional and psychological feeling that you, or you and your family accomplished this goal together
- High likelihood of avoiding hidden issues with new construction techniques, better quality materials and an adherence to the most recent codes
- The home almost always appraises. (According to Fannie Mae, low appraisals happen less than 8 percent of the time)
- Love a healthier home; you are the first to live there
- You get to design the home the way you want, your personal touch, decide everything with guidance from thoughtful professionals