Stage your home

Time and time again I see clients of looking for the “perfect home”.  Before we go any further let’s get one thing out of the way, the perfect home doesn’t exist.  Even if you start from scratch and buy the lot you think is perfect,  hire the architect you think is perfect, work on the plans for months, hire the builder that is perfect, and build the perfect dream home you will still wake up one day and say “I wish the closet was there and not here”.  There will always be something wrong.  There will always be hindsight.  You will always say “why did we build that cabinet there?”.

The best thing you can do when buying a home is to make a list including everything you MUST have.  Are schools important?  Is all main floor living something you must have or just want?  How many bedrooms? Baths?  Do you need a horse property?  Do you need acreage? Does the master have to have it’s own bath?  Is a large kitchen important or do you eat out 6 days a week?  These are all things that may be important to you but may not have been important to the person that built the house 30 years ago.

Start of list of properties

New - today
39
3300 Columbine Drive, #1603
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
$895,000
For Sale
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,153
square feet,
Sunray Meadows is one of the most popular condominium complexes in the mountain area in Steamboat. This coveted ground level three... (more)
# 5873786
Compass -steamboat
$895,000
For Sale
Residential
0 days on this site
New - today
8
1832 Golden Sun Drive
Windsor, CO 80550
$869,000
For Sale
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,590
square feet,
This Ranch plan has 3 bedrooms with a spacious study, 5 pc primary bath w large walk in closet. Kitchen Aid Stainless Steel gas c... (more)
# IR997387
American Legend Homes LLC
$869,000
For Sale
Residential
0 days on this site
New - today
40
277 Alpine Drive
Nederland, CO 80466
$2.14m
For Sale
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,908
square feet,
Introducing 277 Alpine Drive, a custom built lake lodge on Barker Meadow reservoir with unparalleled views of the lake and contin... (more)
# IR997388
Group Horsetooth
$2,140,000
For Sale
Residential
0 days on this site
New - today
6
1828 Golden Sun Drive
Windsor, CO 80550
$949,000
For Sale
4
Beds
3
Baths
4,391
square feet,
This stunning home features vaulted ceilings, walls of windows and triple slider leading to a spacious deck. The kitchen features... (more)
# IR997390
American Legend Homes LLC
$949,000
For Sale
Residential
0 days on this site
New - today
25
96 Fish Hawk Way
Silverthorne, CO 80498
$1.515m
For Sale
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,292
square feet,
Discover 96 Fish Hawk Way, a brand-new construction home in Silverthorne. Boasting dramatic views of the Gore Range, an open flo... (more)
# 7872712
Compass - Denver
$1,515,000
For Sale
Residential
0 days on this site
Listings courtesy of REcolorado as distributed by MLS GRID IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2nd October, 2023 14:00 MST. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. §512 (the "DMCA") provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to: DMCAnotice@MLSGrid.com. The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.
Listing Data last updated: 2nd October, 2023 14:00 MST
Equal Housing Opportunity
Service by Buying Buddy® IDX CRM
Copyright © 2003 - 2023 Buying Buddy. All rights reserved.

Preparing Your Home for Sale: The Art of Home Staging

The Myth of the Perfect Home

In the world of real estate, many clients are on the quest for the “perfect home.” However, it’s important to understand that the concept of a perfect home is largely a myth. Even if you were to build your dream home from scratch, selecting the ideal lot, hiring the best architect and builder, and meticulously planning every detail, there will inevitably be aspects you wish you could change. From wishing the closet was in a different location to questioning the placement of a cabinet, hindsight always brings new perspectives.

Prioritizing Your Must-Haves

When buying a home, the most effective strategy is to create a list of features that you absolutely must have. This could include factors such as the quality of local schools, the need for main floor living, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the necessity for a horse property, the size of the kitchen, and whether the master bedroom must have its own bathroom. Keep in mind that what may be important to you might not have been a priority for the person who built the house 30 years ago.

The Art of Compromise

Finding a home often involves a degree of compromise. If your must-have list consists of 50 items, it’s likely that you’ll struggle to find a home that meets all these criteria. You might end up viewing so many homes that when you finally “settle” for one, you could experience buyer’s remorse and dissatisfaction with your choice.

Consider Potential Additions

One strategy to consider is looking for a home that you can add onto. For instance, if you require a 4-bedroom home but fall in love with a 3-bedroom property that is significantly cheaper than any 4-bedroom homes you’ve seen, you could consider buying the 3-bedroom home and adding an additional room. This approach requires some outside-the-box thinking, but it can result in a solution that perfectly meets your needs.

Buying a Home

When it comes to buying a home, understanding your priorities, being open to compromise, and considering potential additions can help you find a property that comes as close as possible to your idea of a perfect home. Remember, the goal is to find a home that you love and that meets your most important needs. With a bit of flexibility and creativity, you can turn a house into your dream home.

There will always be a little give and a little take when it comes to buying a home.  If you have a list of 50 things on your must have list,  it’s not very practical.  Chances are you will look at so many homes that when you finally break down and “settle” for a home, you will get buyers remorse and not be happy with choice.

The other thing to think about is looking at a home that you can add onto.  A situation one of I ran ran into someone wanted (had to have) a 4 bedroom home.  They looked and looked and found a 3 bedroom they fell in love with.  It was $100k less than any of the 4 bedrooms they found.  What did they do?  They bought the 3 bedroom and did an addition.  The septic was permitted for a 4 bedroom and the addition came in just under $60k.   They got exactly what they wanted by thinking outside the box and finding a solution that was more than acceptable to them.

2013-11-08

Leave a Reply