Looking at a Flipped Home?

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Blame it on Fixer Upper or the thousands of home reno Insta accounts, but most of us are guilty of driving by an old, run down house and thinking about what we would do to fix it up. The paint colors we'd choose. The hardwood floors we'd uncover. The way we'd "preserve the charm" but add "modern amenities" because walk in closets are non negotiable, right?

As an agent I get to walk clients through homes that have been renovated all the time. I've seen beautiful transformations and I've seen, well...not so beautiful transformations. Not all flip homes are created equal because not every home renovator holds themselves and their work to the same standards. So when I walk through a flip home...I look past the paint colors and the new countertops and the flooring and I look for one thing...

Bandaids.

Gross right? Don't worry, I'm not talking about actual bandaids that have been left behind. I'm talking about bandaid fixes.

"Repairs" or "improvements" that are merely cosmetic for the sake of the home *looking* nicer. Bandaid fixes invite a whole world of trouble for buyers months after purchasing because they were meant for the short game...not for long term use. Sometimes buyers are so charmed by the outward aesthetics and shiny new appliances that they forget to ask about the inner workings of the house. Inspectors *should* catch any issues, but sometimes they are missed! And sometimes inspectors *can’t* find the problems because of how they’ve been “covered up.”

Remember, choosing paint colors and fixtures you love can all be done AFTER you move into a home with a firm foundation and systems and materials that keep you safe AND save you money.

The image below has some great examples of things to look for in a flipped home! Click the image for the full video!

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