Weighing the Choice to Remodel or Sell

Everyone needs a change now and again. Even if you are happy where you are, you may crave an exciting new adventure or a different home style. That is where deciding to remodel or sell your home becomes the focus of your daydreams and internet searches.

Set Aside the Obstacles

There are many circumstances in which you need to change your living situation, but there are obstacles. For instance…

• When one spouse wants to move, and the other wants to stay in the house.
• If the children are still in school and you don’t want to change schools.
• Amazing neighbors are an excellent reason to stay, and bad neighbors can make you want to hit the road.

Then there are the ever-changing needs of a household throughout the years. There are the two of you, then a child, then maybe, more children. As they grow, they have needs and wants, adding to your home and property’s demand. Then they leave one by one, and you are empty again… unless one comes back, possibly with their own family. And what about the aging parents? Do you need room for them as well, or maybe a home with easier access for the elderly?

These are the life circumstances everyone goes through, and often our homes must bear the brunt of the change. So, at Georgia Home Remodeling, we have put together a few questions to help you solidify your decision. We truly hope they help, so let’s get started.

Remodel or Sell; the Choice is Yours

“Should I stay or should I go?” It is a famous song lyric that resonates in everyone’s minds in various situations. Let’s get some things out of the way before you make that choice.

1. First, determine the circumstances. Narrow don’t what you need and what you want. If others are involved in the decision-making process, be sure to take inventory of their thoughts a well.
2. Make a pros and cons list for each; remodeling or selling.
3. As yourself if you like the neighborhood you are in or are ready to move on.
4. Do you have the space to remodel, or are you completely out of room?
5. What are your plans for life? If you know this home is temporary, then don’t waste the effort. But if you are content with making this home forever, it is definitely worth investigating a remodel.
6. What are you willing to budget for a remodel, and will that accomplish the goals you have to suit your needs?
7. What is your home’s current value, and does a realtor feel it could sell for a fair price?

Remodeling As Your Choice

Suppose you have chosen to remodel for any of the above reasons or others not listed; congratulations on making a decision. If you are still on the fence, here are some things to help you get excited about the possibility of a remodel.

There are so many ways a home can be re-designed to make it fit a new lifestyle, design style, or family need. A designer can help you think of ways to remodel your home that you never even thought of. And a contractor will let you know the structural possibilities your home has. For instance, a load-bearing wall cannot be moved.

Luckily, the professional at Georgia Home Remodeling can handle all that and accomplish the remodel beginning here.

1. Ask a realtor how much you can invest in the home to keep it within the competitive set of homes in your area. You never want to remodel to exceed the value of the house itself.
2. Do your homework. Decide what you want to accomplish, your style, colors, materials, and more. Get together a vision of what you want to tell the remodeler to begin with.
3. Put together a timeline that works with your family and the schedule you keep. And keep in mind product delays and weather considerations.
4. Decide if you will stay in the home or go elsewhere for a while. Depending on the scope of the project, there are benefits to both.
5. Start with the rooms that will get the least traffic and end with significant room renovations.

Finally, Contact a Professional, Whether You Remodel or Sell.

Either way, you need a professional to help you through the process seamlessly. If you decide to sell, you will want a top-notch realtor who listens to you and has a good reputation in the area.

If you are going to remodel and are in Georgia, you’d be best to call the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Georgia Home Remodeling. Our personalized approach incorporates your design, our expertise, and quality contractors and supplies to build the remodel of your dreams.

To get started, contact us at Georgia Home Remodeling. You’ll be glad you did.