I’ve been talking a lot about remodeling this week, and today’s post is no different. If you’re considering a remodel here are five steps to help you succeed:
1. Do your research. See yesterday’s post for several questions you should ask and do your own research before you even begin.
2. Get your money straight. Remodeling can be a big task with a seemingly endless cost attached to it. Before you begin any work be sure that you have a reasonable budget for the kind of work you want and that your financing is completely in order. Going back to number one, this is something you should research to determine what your best options are.
3. Get estimates. Ask for recommendations from friends, family, and others that you know and then get in-person estimates from multiple designers, contractors, and anyone else you might employ. Ask for references and examples of work.
4. Consider the details. Make as many decisions as possible before you project begins. Even the smallest details will cost you time and money once your remodel is under way.
5. Plan for the unforeseen. There is no such thing as a perfect renovation and the unexpected can throw a wrench in even the best plans and even the most generous budget in the trash. Plan to cushion your budget by at least twenty percent from the beginning so that you are prepared if (often more likely, when) these things happen to you.
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.