I think this is what they call the Ben Franklin Close. If you are comparing 2 or 3 homes put a line down the sheet of paper between each house. Go through and list all the positives and the negatives about the houses. By putting down things like "Need to buy appliances" or "no first floor laundry" will help you distinguish between the houses. Put dollar amounts down.
For example:
123 Main $179,000 4859 South $219,000
Appliances needed - $1500
143 sq ft smaller - $14300
Needs work - $20000
not the layout I want
no first floor laundry
close to my friends house
So now the 4859 South can be compared $219,000 - $1500 -$14300 - $20000 = $183,200
So dollar for dollar both of these houses are close in price. You can look at the positive
and negatives on one sheet. Which house do you love? Which house has the most of your requirements? Which house is the best value? Remember it is your decision. I your real estate agent can give you the facts, but I don't want to tell you what house I like. I won't be living there. I may have totally different ideas of what house I love. For more buyers tips go to www.RussRavary.com or DetroitMichiganRealEstateHomes.com
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Russ Ravary
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your local Metro Detroit Realtor helping clients like you sell and buy homes through out the entire Metro Detroit suburbs. I love showing and selling Oakland County and Livingston County Lake front homes too.
When i first saw the title I thought this was a blog about the dime store...this was much more helpful. I agree you have to LOVE what you buy...or you will never be happy there.