Selling a house? Don't fix this! Bad Investment!

Don't invest in these upgrades when planning on selling your property.
We all watch those home improvement shows and want to make a huge profit on our investments...especially our own properties. This video covers the best investments that give you the biggest return on your investment...and also the investments I wouldn't recommend although they are very popular.

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[gingerkilkus]

Asking a real estate agent whether you should buy a home right now is like to asking an alcoholic whether they think you should have a drink lol. Homes in my neighborhood that cost around $450k in sales in 2019 are now going for $800 to $950k. Every seller in my neighborhood is currently making a $350k profit. Simply unreal. In all honesty, deflation is what we require. The only other option is for many people to go bankrupt, which would also be bad for the economy. That is the only way to return to normal.

[mrk]

200K for a pool, 100K for a new kitchen, clearly I am in the wrong neighborhood here. I paid less than 200k for my entire house.

[DonaldMark-nese]

In my opinion, a housing market crash is imminent due to the high number of individuals who purchased homes above the asking price despite the low interest rates. These buyers find themselves in precarious situations as housing prices decline, leaving them without any equity. If they become unable to afford their homes, foreclosure becomes a likely outcome. Even attempting to sell would not yield any profits. This scenario is expected to impact a significant number of people, particularly in light of the anticipated surge in layoffs and the rapid increase in the cost of living.

[mstarr]

No pool
Don’t gut the kitchen, update kitchen paint, new knobs, faucets,
Don’t gut the bathroom, lighting, faucet, paint
No additions to the property like a master suite
No replacing the doors
Don’t replace the roof, get it certified as ok, patch as necessary
Don’t replace windows unless broken or leaking
Make sure furnace works or replace with refurbished, not new
AC HVAC specialist inspection, clean bill of health, refurbished or repaired
Remove the popcorn ceiling

Paint color of the year, creamy soft white, very neutral
Clean the windows

[HectorSnipes]

Housing prices likely won’t drop significantly until supply increases. The U.S. is short millions of housing units and isn’t building fast enough. Demand remains high, and even a small dip in prices attracts many buyers. I’m looking to buy affordable houses in 2024 and maybe invest in stocks. When’s the best time to invest in stocks? Some say it’s profitable, but others warn it’s risky. Any advice?

[bser]

Most of the updates you make, the next owners will tear out. Leave it alone.

[Inbal_Feuchtwanger]

Clean your windows is huge, yes. Clean those window sills too. Wipe down literally everything, your trim, srub your walls, your bathroom, you get the picture. On the outside any porch should be spotless, and wipe down the siding even around the entryways. All these free things to do will make your home feel clean and inviting to people. They see a home that looks taken care of and it leaves a good impression with people. Im really big on cleaning now after selling my last place the exact same time as one of my neighbors. They had the same floor plan, everything, except theirs was remodeled inside with a brand new kitchen and baths, mine was all original from the 90s. I went to their open house though and their house felt dirty, mud on the side of their balcony, dirty window sills. Mine sold for $20k more than theirs despite them having a complete remodel. Cleaning is so important.

[cordeg]

No matter what you do to your kitchen, the buyer is probably going to cut and redo it anyway because everyone's taste and desires are different. Clean it up, paint, and fix anything broken so it looks like you've taken care of your property -- that's what sells your house.

[craigpeterman]

As a California Professional Civil Engineer that grew up with a General Contractor dad I agree with most of this. I would not change windows but for little cost upgrading the screens looks great. I have also noticed that up grading the front door has positive impact on buyers. The front door the first thing they see when going into the house.

[karlabritfeld]

Keep your house clean and tidy at all times. Fix and patch nail holes, keep paint fresh and clean on the walls. Keep your furniture looking clean and modern. Live every day in your house as if you're about to sell it. When it finally comes time to sell you will be ready and not panicking at the last minute.

[dscarty]

$150 to $200k for a kitchen remodel? Who’s doing it King Tut?

[onehitpick]

I would add this advice, based on experience. Make sure the yard is crisp. Some quick, inexpensive self-done landscaping will go miles. I would suggest new mulch, new edgings, and weeding everywhere possible. And touch-up the main entrance door. These are the first and main things people see, subconsciously.

[noemidejesus-aponte]

This is my second home and I have to say refacing cabinets, replacing rugs, replacing sinks and
replacing faucets, painting neutral colors and minor landscaping does the trick.

[nole]

Oh geez, she’s in Orange County CA. No wonder those improvement prices she’s quoting are so insane.

[rustyscrapper]

Its also fine to remodel a house, live in it for 15 years, then sell it when everything still looks basically new, but before stuff starts to wear out again. 15 year old remodel is almost the same as new in the eyes of most retail buyers. If It looks good, then its good.

[tomkelly]

As a Carpenter, I would say that I largely agree with what she is saying. A paint job and some new handles and working heating and cooling goes a long way!
Then if you are going to build a new home later, the three most important things to consider are....

Location, location, location!

[crichtonbruce]

Great video. Furnaces: As someone who spent most of their working life in property management and maintenance I'd say: be careful about "High Efficacy" types. In general they are much higher maintenance, have a shorter life span, require more frequent inspections, and other drawbacks. Almost all the HVAC guys I worked with had low opinions of them. Look for a high quality medium efficiency unit.

[DesertScorpionKSA]

I disagree about the roof, in Florida. Before the sale, there will be a wind mitigation inspection. If the roof has just been dolled up, it won't get a good grade on the inspection and your insurance will be higher. Insurance companies won't even cover your home if the roof is too old.

[RedheadedMusic]

We live out in the country, not in a neighborhood… Our Kitchen was really bad, painting would not have worked and countertops were broken old tiles. We are fixer uppers and handy people…It was built in 1980….We have totally demolished and rebuilt our kitchen and spent no where near $100, 000 to do this… more like under $20, 000 and we put in custom cabinets and countertops, we did the cabinet install ourselves, new lighting, replaced a couple of single pane windows and new flooring, new gas stove and new fridge. This is making our place POP and will add huge $$$ to the selling cost… new flooring and some carpet… remodeled the very cheesy looking master bath, it had a corner drop in shower and the pan was cracked and leaking, now it a beautiful walk-in in shower… We painted outside repaired rotted wood and painted some of the inside and did some minimal landscaping. This is not our first home to sell, just the one that has been our primary home for a long time. All of our improvements are things we were planning on doing because it needed it. We do improvements as we go along in any home we have with always having the intention of making it the most comfortable practical place to live in and making it easier when we do sell. A home is a big investment and when done right can make bank when you sell. We have increased the value far beyond our investment…Buyers will have a turn key property and our life is better for the improvements. We always have the Big picture in mind. No short cuts here, not in this region. Plus we answer to a higher power and are not looking to scam anyone.

[glendabanta]

Paint and carpet are the two things I always talk to my clients about. In today's market with so many brand spanking new homes available, your dark red dining room or your kid's Barbie pink bedroom can actually be the difference between a buyer choosing your house or the one down the street that has been painted in all neutrals. The other thing buyers don't usually want to deal with is dirty/ugly carpet, so if it is stained beyond steam cleaning, bright red, etc., I will suggest a flooring change. Often times people can save a ton of money by replacing the carpet with high quality peel and stick vinyl products like Floor Pops or a wood look LVP because they are super DIY friendly. In a lot of markets they are also much more popular with buyers than carpet. A knowledgeable realtor or home stager is your best friend when deciding where to spend money because their job is to know your local market, and they often have creative money saving ideas to help you present your home at its best.