There are always things that can go wrong. But rather than focusing on that as a way to not move forward let's look at how you can have house flipping success. Knowing what to avoid is key. If you've heard any of my podcasts or training sessions you'll know that I firmly believe it's helpful to know where others have had struggles so you can prepare and potentially even avoid these challenges. … [Read more...] about 7 Ways a Flip May Turn Into a Flop (And How to Avoid Them)
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Staging a Home to Attract Buyers and Top Dollar Offers
Staging is something that I do for every house in every type of market. When it comes to selling a home and after thousands of dollars of renovations have been completed, I don't want to leave anything to chance. That being said, with every project, I fully stage every home. My experience and the feedback I've received is that it's something that truly matters and, in my opinion, can make the … [Read more...] about Staging a Home to Attract Buyers and Top Dollar Offers
House Flip Before and After – Maximizing the Floorplan for a Complete Renovation
When I found this project I had no idea what to expect. It was a case of looking at the pictures online for the listing and not really understanding the layout of the house. And as for the exterior, rarely, you can’t identify the front door but here, that was absolutely true. Since it was located in a neighborhood that I wasn’t incredibly familiar with before I went to look at it I wanted to … [Read more...] about House Flip Before and After – Maximizing the Floorplan for a Complete Renovation
Exterior Renovations Three Ways – Best Ways to Upgrade and Save
Curb appeal is key to an exterior renovation. The smaller touches like a bold front door, new address numbers that have a modern edge and a lantern or two can make the exterior one that can't be missed. But there's some large ticket items like a roof, windows and siding that you may need to address too. These items can take up a sizable part of a renovation budget. If you're fortunate you may … [Read more...] about Exterior Renovations Three Ways – Best Ways to Upgrade and Save
Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy Your Flip
When I began my search for a fixer-upper, I connected with many people to learn the crucial steps. With no real estate or renovation background, the most important person for me to find right away was a realtor. While I worked with a few different agents, those who had renovation experience were most helpful. That knowledge allowed them to assist me in estimating renovation costs and also figuring … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy Your Flip