Should I buy a fixer upper / renovator or a move in ready home?

Fixer-uppers are NOT for the faint of heart!

Before pouring your hard-earned cash into a fixer-upper, ask yourself:

- Do you have the patience of a saint? Labor shortages and supply chain issues are causing even minor home repairs to drag on and on. Patience, flexibility, and time to wait best be your best friends.

- Do you have the time and capacity? Taking on a fixer-upper is incredibly exciting, but it can also be all-consuming. Ask those who know you best their thoughts about your potential new project.

- Is the price right? All that fixing is gonna take cash. Talk with your real estate agent and a trusted lender to set right expectations about what you can afford.

- Where will you live during renovations? With a move-in ready, you just, well, move in. A fixer-upper, not so much. To make it work, you’ll need a place to crash or fork out for a rental.

- Is your partner on board? Fixing up a home tests every relationship to its core. If you and your partner aren’t on the same page, something move-in ready will be most harmonious for the home front.

We are your Redlands real estate specialists, centrally located in Capalaba to service all surrounding areas. We can answer any question you may have about buying, selling or renovating real estate in the Redlands or Bayside.