Remodeling & New Construction Talk... Home $ellers are Remodeling for Quick Profits and a Quick Sale

It’s a seller’s market in Dallas, driven by a national rebound in home prices and an influx of thousands of new residents each month.

Whether your buyer comes from out of town or out of state, one thing is almost certain. He’s not looking for a project. He wants a home that is move-in ready. Today.

Local realtor David Bush says, “Buyers want homes that are newlyremodeled and in perfect condition. They don’t have the connections to remodel homes and they’ll pay a premium for quality homes that offer everything they need, now.”

“They want spacious, open floor plans, remodeled kitchens and bathrooms, and drive-up appeal. These aren’t expensive remodels. We work with Bella Vista to help home sellers invest in the remodeling projects that pay off at resale. We could have sold our last client’s home for $200,000 as it was. Instead, for a $30,000 investment in the floor plan, bathrooms and kitchen, that home sold for $279,000.”

It’s not just about extra profit according to Bush. “An updated home can sell up to 75% faster. Time on market after these updates is typically two weeks instead of three months. That means less carrying costs and an easier transition for the sellers, who need the funds to purchase their next home.”

Metroplex seller Marlene Coffman says “I was able to raise my asking price well beyond the plus-$20,000 cost of my remodels. My first showing resulted in an offer at my price. So did the next. Our contract is pending now well over the asking price, and my house was on the market for just three days.”

Seller Kenna Rosen had similar results, remarking that “Our house wouldn’t have sold as quickly, or for as much without the job that Bella Vista did on remodeling our master suite.”

4 Proven BeforeSale Remodels

1. Update the Kitchen

2. Open the Floor Plan

3. Update the Bathrooms

4. Create Drive-Up Appeal

Let us help you. If you would like more information about preparing your home for a quick and profitable sale, call us at (214) 823-0033.

We’re helping your neighbors and we’d love to help you too.

For more information on Remodeling or Custom Homes, read our blogs at www.bellavistacompany.com.

The May Lake Highlands Advocate featured stories of graduating high school seniors who overcame bleak circumstances to succeed and light the way for others. Via lakehighlands. advocatemag.com, a teacher shared about featured student Jonathan Garza, who she taught in the eigth grade.

Jonathon Garza was one of my students my first year as a teacher. My first impression of Jonathon was “Oh Lord, this kid looks like he is about 18-years old in the eighth grade. He does not look like he cares too much. What am I going to do with him?” Boy, was I wrong. I learned about his stint in jail in an assignment he wrote for my language arts class. I knew it was too early to ask him about it because we did not know each other well. But when the time was right, I did. (I still have the passage hanging in my classroom as a reminder to never give up on a kid.) Jonathon opened up to me about his past and as time went on we became friends. At the end of 8th grade, after he received commended scores on his reading TAKS test, only missing one question, we made a deal that if he stayed out of trouble the rest of his years in school that I would help him get into college. He definitely kept up his end of the deal. There is so much I could say about this young man and his journey. His story should inspire educators to never never never give up on a kid. His story shows kids that they can make it, and that their decisions now will shape their future. He will testify that it is hard work. He has had battles along the way and times where he wanted to give up, but he didn’t. I know that life will bring him great success. Jonathon, Miss Lane is tremendously proud of you! —Katie Lane