We've all heard it before, don't sweat the small stuff - but how true this is. This doesn't just apply to life, but to real estate as well. A recent article that has been making its way around the newsprint the last couple of weeks really addresses this in real estate.
It cautions would be buyers to not dismiss a property due to wallpaper, paint colors or carpet and other surface blemishes. Really learn to look past all this and pay the most attention to a good or great floor plan - the overall feel of the neighborhood and how the house was built. Focus on the bigger items that are often overlooked.
When you focus your sights on these items you will expand your market of available properties and greatly increase your chance of finding a 'diamond in the rough' and truly get the most money out of your real estate spend. Why? Well often homes with poor paint choices or wallpaper and outdated carpet will sit and get overlooked based on the surface impression. With fewer buyers you have less competition and you greatly increase your chances of getting a great deal on the home you want.
So, don't sweat the small stuff and really look for the things you can't change - they are the most important - and who knows -- maybe bad wallpaper will make a comeback!
Cheers,
Steve
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