Never Ending Repairs

 HOMEBUYERS ACTUALLY PAY MORE FOR A FORECLOSURE / SHORT SALE THAN THEY THINK !

The house people buy through Foreclosure/Short Sale usually require extensive repairs.

We've listed, below, possible repair requirements and the approximate cost per line item for a middle sized home, between 1,600 – 1,800 sq.ft of living area. 

The buyer may feel they want to repair it all, but the reality is that soon they will watch their budget and probably repair a lot less than they originally thought they would.

• Maintenance preparing job for painting ~ $2,500
• Exterior and interior paint ~ $3,500
• Change flooring ( carpet, laminate, tile, vinyl) ~ $10,400
• Trimmer repairing (including handles and door locks) ~ $2,000
• Kitchen and bath cabinets, counter tops ~ $10,000
• Change showers, bathtubs, fixtures, toilets, sinks, mirrors, lights ~ $7,000
• Kitchen appliances ~ $3,000
• New light fixtures, fans, outlets, switches ~ $1,500
• Garage remote controls and repairs ~ $1,000
• Air condition unit ~ $3,000
• Air Handler ~ $1,000
• Air duct maintenance ~ $1,500
• Change roof insulation ~ $ 3,500
• Pest Control and bond ~ $ 1,500
• Replace grass + landscaping ~ $6,500
• Plus?

 Total homebuyer’s repair cost out-of-pocket possible: $55,000 - $60,000

 And, these are just basic repairs.  What if the house was in worse condition?  Maybe it needs new windows; maybe a roof?  Oh, my God!

 Windows: $8,000-$8,500.

 A roof: $10,000- $15,000.

 Can you picture this?  After all these repairs are completed, you still have a renovated, old, previously lived-in, and maybe abused house. 

Then, what's going to need attention, repair and dollars just a few years down the road?

How can that "old" house compete with a Brand New Certified Green Home that's Highly Energy Efficient , Healthy To Live In, and Hurricane Resistant?

Don't be a risk taker.  Our homes actually let you live and enjoy the Florida lifestyle that you've anticipated... and, you won't be bothered with major or minor repair; just savings.