Buying a House? Don't Dwell on These Things:

When you walk into a home as a potential buyer, it can often be overwhelming if you allow yourself to get distracted by the details of the current owner's decor and taste.  Here are a few things you should not dwell on when looking for a new home:

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Paint Color

Colors, inside and out, can always be changed! Instead of seeing unappealing paint colors as a turn-off, look at them as an opportunity personalize the home to your liking once you move in by repainting.

*Paint can easily be changed, but the architectural details aren't as easily changed - so pay attention to this instead.

Carpet/Flooring

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Like paint, carpeting or flooring can always be changed! Again, you should be focusing on the size & layout of the room.  

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Furniture

Never pay attention to the furniture in a home for sale because more than likely, it’ll be leaving with the home sellers! Instead, try and picture your own furniture in the room. For example, will your bedroom furniture fit and still leave you room to walk around the room?

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Window Treatments

Window treatments do typically stay with the home, but they are so easy to swap out that they should never be considered when purchasing a home.

*Instead of window treatments, pay attention to the energy efficiency of the windows and the light they allow into the home.

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Light Fixtures

Light fixtures also stay with the home, but as with window treatments, swapping them out with something new is a simple DIY task. Updating light fixtures is an easy way to personalize the home to your taste. Instead

*Instead of light fixtures, pay attention to the electrical wiring and notice if rooms have the capability for overhead lighting.

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Fencing

Most parents and pet owners desire homes with fenced-in yards. They offer privacy and security and are certainly nice to have! But never rule out a home if it doesn't have a fence because they are relatively easy and inexpensive to install yourself.

*Instead of fencing, pay attention to other details of the yard such as size and slope.

Just Remember

Some things in a home can easily be changed (like those above) and some cannot (like the location). As your Agent it is my job to help you find what you are looking for and for the right price.