Should You Remodel Your Connecticut Home or Move?
Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 3:47PM
Judy in Buying a Home, Homeowner Tips, Seller Tips, Selling Your Home

It happens. One day you wake up and think to yourself, "you have to make a change". That change could be an idea to remodel your home for that special room that you always wanted, to add on that special room, or... to move.

Living with contractors working on your house is no joy, as anyone who has done so  can attest to. They come late, the work is disruptive to the rest of the home, they don't come at all some days, and the job  never seems to be completed on schedule.

So is it time to remodel or just look for a new home?

Before you decide on any major home improvement project, speak with a REALTOR® (that's me!) who knows your neighborhood. Tell the area real estate agent specifically what  the changes are that you have in mind, and get an honest opinion as to whether you will be "over-improving" your home for your neighborhood.

Secondly, you want to have a good idea as to how much this renovation will cost, and how much it will add to the value of your home, or if it will at all. Is the cost ofthe improvement warranted on the investment?

You will only know if you take the proper steps. An improvement may be the smartest decision for you, but then again it may not. If you want to find out what is best for you, your home, and your situation, contact me and I will give you an honest assessment where you can make your plans accordingly with full information. And of course, there is no obligation. I'm happy to help.

If you have a question about buying or selling Real Estate in Fairfield County, and are in need of an Realtor to represent you, I invite you to contact me, and if you have an idea for a topic that you would like to see on The CT Realty Blog, please include it in the "Post a Comment" section link below this post. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to providing you with the best real estate content, advice and service in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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