How Long Does It Take To Renovate A House Before Selling?

Home repairs, maintenance, and routine check-up are recommended to be done on a regular basis to find problems both the interiors and exterior parts of the house, fixing it right away. However, a lot of homeowners have been very busy that they often overlooked home maintenance check-up, ending up spending a huge amount of money for repairs, even house renovations if home repairs are not enough to fix the problem. But how long does it take, on average to repair or renovate a house?

Mark Ferguson of InvestFourMore gives us a good estimate on how long does it take to complete house repairs and renovations. It should not take that long to avoid spending too much for renovations. Read the article below to learn more.

How Long Does It Take To Renovate a House?

I fix and flip a lot of houses (over 130 to this point), and I have bought 19 rentals. One of the most often-asked questions I hear is how long does it take to remodel a house. This is a hard question to answer because every house and situation is different. A small remodel job could take a couple of weeks, while a big job could take 6 months or more. The contractor you use can also affect the timeline. If you decide to do the work yourself (like I have), that also can change the timeline a lot. There are no set guidelines on how long it takes to remodel a house, but hopefully I can give you an idea of what to expect.

The person or company completing the remodel has a huge affect on how long it takes

I remodeled a house myself about ten years ago. I replaced the windows, doors, kitchens, baths, flooring, fixtures, and even took out a wall. I thought doing all the work myself would be a great way to save money. In the end, I lost money because it took me so much longer than it would have taken a contractor. It took me three times as long to do the work, and I did not do the best work because I was learning on the job. In fact, it took me over 6 months, and I was working on it nonstop. I had my worst year ever as an agent and investor because I decided to do that work myself.

Count on it taking at least three times as long as you think it will. I hire contractors and subcontractors for every project now. It can still take time to repair a house, but it is much better than doing the work myself. On a typical job, it takes my contractors from 1 to 3 months to complete a remodel. That time varies based on the number of people on a crew, the work needed, and how many subcontractors I use. Some contractors are also much faster than others, and using a general contractor can slow down or speed up the process depending on many factors.

The video below shows me walking through two of my current flips and giving timelines for what it takes to repair them.

How can using a general contractor speed up or slow down a remodel job?

A general contractor (GC) manages remodel jobs by hiring subcontractors or using his own crew. A GC will schedule, figure out, and budget for all the work to be done. There are pros and cons to using a general contractor. Read full article here…

The entire duration of the house repair or renovation projects depends on the person or company doing the renovation project. It is always beneficial to hire experts to get the job done the soonest possible time. Keeping it short also reduce your cost, especially if you’re going to sell your house fast. As much as possible, focus on the most important parts of the house.

Jason Mah provided tips on how to freshen up your home before listing it on the real estate market. Follow the tips below to maximize your time and cost before selling your property.

5 Repairs to Freshen Up Your Property Before Selling

When selling your property, making minor repairs can go a long way to helping you get a better price.

In the busy world we live in, time and convenience is highly valued. It’s easier to get excited about a property that is ready to move into immediately than one requiring repairs.

Luckily, the most effective repairs are easy and cheap.

Here are five must-do repairs to complete before selling your property.

1. Fresh paint

The most effective way to boost the value of your home is to give it a fresh coat of paint. Apart from making your home look newer, it also hides signs of wear and tear or stains that have appeared over time.

The best colour to stick with is white, but you can also consider other light, neutral colours. The goal is to appeal to the largest number of buyers, and while painting a room a bright red or yellow can grab attention, it’s unlikely to appeal to as many people and might also make the room appear smaller.

Remember to fill nail holes with putty and smooth them down before painting over them. Wallpaper is best kept plain and neutral.

2. Electrical repairs

Electrical flaws are one of the biggest issues for buyers, and especially so for those with young children. Minor electrical faults are not costly to fix, so make sure to check for blown lights, faulty power outlets, and any damaged wiring that needs fixed before viewings.

Remember that lighting is extremely important in any viewing, and you should turn on all your lights during any inspection. Having well-lit rooms indoors creates a warmer environment and is much more welcoming.

3. Plumbing repairs

Leaking faucets, water stains, mould and dripping toilets are some of the common plumbing issues that can dull a buyer’s interest in your property. Bathrooms and kitchens generally have the biggest impact on a buying decision so repairs in these rooms are most important.

Replace faulty, old taps or use thread tape or sealant to stop minor leaks. Renew the caulking around the toilets and sinks, and replace weathered toilet seats or the whole unit, if necessary. Removing shower curtains, especially if they are old and mouldy, will go a long way to instantly improving the feel of your bathroom. Click here to read the rest of this post…

These sections of the house must be thoroughly checked for problems and do fixing as soon as possible. Having these sections of the house appreciates its value. Go straight to repairs them to save time and money. While these sections and a must for house repairs, there are also parts of the house that don’t need repairs for it won’t do any changes to house’s appraised value. Sasha Brown-Worsham of Realtor.com compiled the sections of the house that you should not bother repairing.

Selling Your Home? Relax! 5 Things to Not Bother Fixing First

Selling your home? Then you’ve likely had that rude awakening where a real estate agent tours your home and breaks some tough news: Your house needs work before it goes on the market.

For starters, you’ll have to fix the boiler. And paint. And replace those outdated cabinets … the list might go on and on.

Given that all these tweaks cost money, you might wonder: Do I have to do everything?

Many of these fixes are indeed necessary, says Kathleen Kuhn, president of HouseMaster, a national chain of home inspection offices.

“Any defect or condition that affects the intended function or operation of a major house system should be fixed,” she says. This would include taking care of leaks, built-in appliances not functioning properly, insect infestations, plus any imminent safety or environmental hazards.

But beyond that, it’s up to you: Sure, the nicer your home looks, the more money you’ll likely be able to fetch when selling it. But not all improvements you make offer the same return on investment. Here are some fixes that some experts say you can pass on without too many repercussions.

1. Fixing cosmetic damage

Cosmetic damage includes things such as scuffed floors or peeling paint: They don’t interfere with the function of your home, although they do make it look run-down. The good news is, a keen home buyer knows to look beyond that, says Craig Webb, editor of Remodeling Magazine.

“Sophisticated home buyers and home flippers know that cosmetic damage can be easily fixed,” says Webb. What will give them pause is the hard stuff.

“They are going to want to know that the electrical and plumbing systems are up to grade and that the utility bills are decent,” says Webb. If the home’s structural issues are sound and the “bones” are good, then you can let the surface stuff slide.

2. Updating kitchens and bathrooms

So your kitchen is woefully outdated, your bathroom avocado green (yuck). That may be OK. Really.

The reason: Many buyers these days look forward to remodeling these “fun” areas—plus, trying to second-guess what they want and have it there waiting for them is just plain unrealistic, given all the home decor styles there are to choose from today.

“Maybe you favor a French provincial kitchen and he or she likes Scandinavian modern,” says Webb. “People have very different ideas about what a perfect kitchen is or what a perfect bathroom is. It’s a big risk, and unless you know your exact buyer, it’s better not to guess. The next person will impose their own dreams on the house anyway.”

3. Doing partial fixes

If you do decide your kitchen and bathroom are so bad they’re worth redoing, don’t go halfway. Unless you can redo a whole kitchen, don’t bother with partial fixes. Older cabinets with brand-new granite countertops only highlight the old. See full post here…

Always remember that the moment you decide to sell your house, its current condition plays a huge role in the house’s value. Basically, it depreciates when it got lots of wear and tear, and appreciates when it’s in a pristine condition. Regular home repair and maintenance check-up are very important to spot these problems ahead of time. Save time and money by only focusing on the parts of the house that matters most.

If you have already finished your house repairs, renovations and maintenance and ready to sell your house, we at Dependable Homebuyers can help you sell your house fast without spending too much. Visit us on https://www.dependablehomebuyers.com to get started.

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