Things to Ignore When House

Hunting for Pleasanton Luxury

Homes

There are but a few things that can be compared to the stress of buying your very own Pleasanton luxury home. The entire home buying process can be quite challenging, more so if you already have a specific look and feel for your dream home. Sellers usually stage their homes to provide a “lived-in” feel and as a buyer, you really have to use your imagination when going to an open house.

While some homes can instantly make you feel like you don’t belong there, some luxury homes can take some getting used to and a bit of sprucing up to make you realize that it is the perfect place for you. As such, here are some tips on which parts of the house for sale to ignore when house hunting:

Ignore the ugly flooring.If you’re not pleased with the flooring or carpet, remember that there are a lot of low-cost flooring options to choose from. Considering that the house does not have any serious problems when it comes to flooring, don’t simply walk away because of the ugly carpet.

Ignore the color of the paint on the walls.It’s relatively inexpensive and fairly easy to replace the color of the walls. Depending on the size of the room, a paint job can take as little as two hours of your time. So ignore the paint and focus instead on the structure of entire room. Does this particular room in your desired Pleasanton CA luxury home for sale have a spacious layout, big windows, etc.? Focus on that instead and try to picture the space as you would like to arrange or decorate it.

Ignore the wallpaper.Much like the paint on the walls, hideous-looking wallpaper can be replaced quite easily. You can either strip the walls bare and replace it with your chosen wallpaper design or just paint over it with your favorite color. Keep in mind however, in the last scenario, you might need to retexture the walls depending on how the original wall paper was applied to the wall.

Ignore the kitchen appliances and accessories that come with the home.Some houses for sale come with certain kitchen appliances such as a dishwasher, an electric range, or a refrigerator. If you don’t like the appliances that you see and you have budgeted to replace them, then don’t let that keep your focus away from the potential beauty of the space.

Ignore the poor curb appeal.So you drive up to a home for sale and you’re greeted by wilting flowers and a messy driveway. Don’t fret. There are a lot of really simple ways to increase your home’s curb appeal that won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg.

As one of the best REALTORS® in Pleasanton CA, let me tell you this --- some homes for sale are diamonds in the rough. These need a bit of cleaning, washing, and decorating so that their true beauty would come out. You are the lucky one if you find one of these hidden beauties!

If you’re looking for Pleasanton luxury homes for sale, head on to http://RhondaFee.com for a list of open houses you can drop by. Find your dream home today!

If you are looking for a Pleasanton luxury REALTOR® who can help you sell or buy your dream luxury home,

call me, Rhonda Fee, at 925-200-0827. You can also text 925-660-7110 with any of these codes: seller411, buyer411 or homesearch. With my extensive experience and knowledge of the Pleasanton luxury real estate market, combined with a track record of satisfied clients, your next transaction will be the best move you’ve ever made!