When flipping a home, you always want to make a fabulous first impression. Since the exterior of a residence is the first view a potential buyer sees, you should strive for a trendy-looking paint job and coordinating features. When selecting the exterior colors, you need to consider the walls, trim, window frames, roof, and also…
[Part 2…] Upgrade the Fixtures Now that the walls and floors are taken care of, examine the quality of the fixtures. Both light fixtures and plumbing fixtures can make a serious impression on buyers about the age and quality of a home. And they are remarkably easy to replace if you know what you’re…
In the house flipping business, shabby homes are your bread and butter. Few projects flip more quickly and efficiently than a home with stained carpets and chipping paint, especially if the only real problems are on the surface. When portntial buyers can’t see past the grime left by the previous residents,they’ll have a much harder time…
Have you ever wanted to quit your day job and go into the exciting world of real estate investing? You’re not the only one. Many Americans these days, with younger generations aging, are turning to real estate to make additional income. Now, flipping a property is very involved. It takes hard work, impeccable timing,…
Successfully flipping a home is all about knowing what aspects of a home to renovate, what to restore, and what to highlight with your renovations. This is particularly true of older homes with good bones. There are thousands of homes out there with brickwork, brightly colored tile and other relics of the past that could…
So, you need to make a new real estate acquisition. Whether it’s a house you plan on fixing and flipping in order to turn a profit, or an apartment complex you want to turn into a long-term investment, you need to get a loan in order to close the deal. If you’re debating between hard…
When staging a flip, you need to make a lot of decisions about how to present the property in the best way to attract the most potential buyers. Even small staging decisions with the decor can make the difference between a sale and a pass when you’re showing a home. Lighting When designing a home,…
You’ve watched all the popular house flipping shows. You’ve decided that this is something you want to try doing. After all, they make it look really fun on television. Unfortunately, you’re not sure where to get started. If you are interested in flipping homes, there are several things you should consider if you want to…
When you’re flipping a house, it’s standard practice to use neutral colors for the interior to appeal to the most significant number of potential buyers. However, you can increase your chances of a sale even more by choosing colors based on the demographics of the neighborhood. For example, you can use more vibrant interior colors…
When you’re trying to sell a home with limited square-footage, you want the rooms to feel and appear larger than they are to attract potential buyers. Staging such a home can sometimes become a challenge. You want it to look as if the residence can accommodate all the necessary furniture that people like to have,…
