Whether you are remodeling a home for sale in Palm Beach Gardens to increase its market value or simply upgrading your home for pleasure, there are plenty of mistakes that can be made around your property. That’s why Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty wants to point out some of the most commonly seen errors that are performed by people trying to renovate their South Florida properties.
To begin, you should map out every project that will be performed on your home before you start work. After all, nothing can be worse than ripping out new carpet or tearing down a wall after it was just painted. Not only can bad decisions cost you plenty of time, they can also burn plenty of money. For instance, you never want to put in a bathtub that is so large the cabinet under the sink won’t open. Going back to fix a problem caused by poor planning can take weeks and burn right through your budget. After all, who knows if the plumber will even be available again next week.
Another costly mistake is changing your mind midway through a construction project. Let’s say you suddenly do not want those expensive drapes in your bedroom. Not only will you have to take them down, but then you’ll have to find a replacement and put them into your Palm Beach Gardens luxury home. Again, the time and money it will cost you to change everything can be monstrous.
Never worry about purchasing your own tools and building materials. Let the construction crew or contractor take care of it. Sure, they may mark up their prices, but at least they know exactly what to purchase and where to buy it. Besides, they are getting it all at cost, whereas the store on the corner will charge you an arm and a leg to begin with.
Be careful of children messing up your property. When homes are under construction, kids often like to sneak in at night or on the weekends to play around. They will spray paint the side of the house and punch holes in the walls. Sometimes, boys and girls ride their bikes and skateboards through a property and can hurt themselves. They have been known to fall off ladders, sit on nails, and knock over wooden blocks. After all, a house under construction is not safe for the average citizen, let alone kids playing or even a pet running through the halls.
While a home is under construction, it is best not to live in it. Sure, temporarily relocating the family can be expensive, it is worth it simply for everyone’s safety. Whether you have to dish out money for a motel or bite your lip at your mother-in-law’s place, every member of the family will be better off away from the construction site.
Finally, do not distract the workers. Often times, men and women like to walk around simply to feel involved with the construction. However, every time an electrician stops to talk to you, it is distracting him from his task. And you are most probably paying for his time to begin with. Hopefully, all the construction Palm Beach Gardens real estate will go as planned and within budget. But you still have to be realistic.
About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty serves 19 counties throughout Florida with over 40 locations and approximately 1,800 Sales Professionals. The full-service brokerage company, founded in 1999, is a subsidiary of Lennar Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and is a franchise member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ network, one of the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name. The company offers residential and commercial services as well as seasonal rentals, property management, REO & Foreclosures, corporate relocations, referral services, title, home service plans, and personal concierge services. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty ranks in the Top 10 in the network among 42,000 Sales Professionals, 1,200 offices throughout 47 states. The company is the overall No. 1 fundraiser for The Sunshine Kids Foundation, having generated more than $3.37 million since 2001. Visit www.BHHSFloridaRealty.com.
