Do You Have the Vision for Real Estate?

Sometimes, it takes a little vision to see beyond what is there and see what is possible.

It’s a skill that may take some time to develop, but is priceless for a home buyer.

I was showing houses to a first time buyer this weekend. They can’t afford their ideal house on their current budget. We’re looking for something with a good floorplan, nice yard, in the right school district, that can accommodate their family over the next 10 years. The house we’ll find will probably need updating, some new flooring, paint, and possibly cabinetry as well.

What is fantastic about these buyers: even though this is the first home they will ever buy, they see immediately the difference between what is there now and what is possible. Sure, those 80’s laminated cabinets aren’t attractive, but look how big the kitchen is! True, that olive green shag carpet has seen better days, but I bet we can get a flooring allowance from the Seller.

Do you have the vision to be a first time home buyer in this market? With average home prices in Tucson in the high $200s, many first time home buyers don’t have the resources to buy their ideal house as their first house.

Sometimes, a little elbow grease and a whole lot of paint can turn an ugly house with good bones into something lovely and enjoyable. In fact, it can be cheaper to put money into changing a lower priced home, than to try and reach into the upper price ranges to have everything already perfectly done to your tastes. Plus, remodeling usually adds value to your home.

If you want to talk about buying your first home, or your fourth or fifth home, give me a call. I’ll be making some progress on finishing this bathroom remodel over the weekend, but I’m happy to stop and chat.

Just let the phone ring a couple of times, it’s hard to hear through these stylish ear muffs.