Topic 'Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well?' in forum 'General Questions' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26877486 en Fri, 24 May 2013 03:34:59 EDT Fri, 24 May 2013 03:34:59 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26925154 said by dvd536:

Have you seen those new primered paints that coat over darker colors with one coat?

They don't. Trust me, I know. They get close but no cigar - you still need 2 coats.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26925154 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:09:39 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26895408 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26895408 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:23:18 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26894309 said by nonamesleft:

Anyone a professional in this kind of stuff? I am looking to move soon and worry I maybe stuck in the place waiting for it to be sold

At the right price, any habitable house without liens can be sold quickly.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26894309 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:47:33 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26888206 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26888206 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:45:42 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26886696 said by dvd536:

First thing i do assuming the home is in livable condition is to throw neutral colors on the walls. I'll allow the tenant to "make it their own" if they're willing to sign a two year lease instead of a one year. any upgrades they do and pay for stay when they move out.

I didn't say I was planning on renting it. I was trying to say thats what color rentals are inside, plain white.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26886696 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:48:05 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26883467 said by CylonRed:

quote:
they need to know you can.... paint over it!


Easier said than done for some colors, some people don't have the time to put 7 coats of paint over a really dark color.

Paint has gotten better but some of the colors I have seen and would need top paint over many times - no thanks. I have enough color issues when paining (I basically can't paint more than one coat due to color vision issues).

Have you seen those new primered paints that coat over darker colors with one coat?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26883467 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:01:45 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26883466 said by nonamesleft:

said by tcope:

said by nonamesleft:

Lol...I am amazed by people on those shows that complain about wall and ceiling colors. Its stupid and they don't own it! I would offer some extra money to go towards paint, so the buyers can buy whatever shade of bland white they want!

I think you are talking about the people buying the home and complaining about the colors. Yeah, I agree... they need to know you can.... paint over it!

But it also raises the point that some people _don't_ think about that.... and who are you trying to sell the home to? That one out a thousand that likes purple walls? The other 999 people you don't mind turning off? Those buyers _are_ idiots.... but (and this applies in your case) you need to appeal to those idiots.

Unfortunately your absolutely right, I am one of those bold color people that can't stand a white wall. Thats how rentals are with white walls! Maybe a gray type of color I could put up with, but any white or off white no way.

First thing i do assuming the home is in livable condition is to throw neutral colors on the walls. I'll allow the tenant to "make it their own" if they're willing to sign a two year lease instead of a one year. any upgrades they do and pay for stay when they move out.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26883466 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:58:59 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881404 quote:
they need to know you can.... paint over it!

Easier said than done for some colors, some people don't have the time to put 7 coats of paint over a really dark color.

Paint has gotten better but some of the colors I have seen and would need top paint over many times - no thanks. I have enough color issues when paining (I basically can't paint more than one coat due to color vision issues).
--
Brian

"It drops into your stomach like a Abrams's tank.... driven by Rosanne Barr..." A. Bourdain]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881404 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:45:52 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881393 said by nonamesleft:

said by jjoshua:

You bought one, right?

Yep, I already confessed earlier. :p You interested in buying?

Would you sell it for $10,000?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881393 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:42:54 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881134
I can think of several groups of individuals who might be interested in a 1br home. Location may play a more significant factor than usual since 1br homes are not typical. Pricing will be a huge factor too. If a buyer can spend the same amount of cash and get more house, they are going to in most cases depending, again, on location.

Renting is an option if its viable. If you are counting on the house sale for the down payment to jump into a new home, obviously that isn't going to fly.

It's still very much a buyers market in the real estate world. Your house is probably worth half to 3/4 what you think it's worth assuming it needs no major work. Getting it appraised before listing it would be a good idea so you know a lowball when you see one. Pick a realtor who works for you and who genuinely wants to help you get what its worth. There are those that do minimal work and urge the seller to sell at the first lowball that comes in so they can get their cut and move on. If you are selling privately, you have a whole different set of headaches to look forward to.

Good luck!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881134 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:11:27 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881085 said by tcope:

said by nonamesleft:

Lol...I am amazed by people on those shows that complain about wall and ceiling colors. Its stupid and they don't own it! I would offer some extra money to go towards paint, so the buyers can buy whatever shade of bland white they want!

I think you are talking about the people buying the home and complaining about the colors. Yeah, I agree... they need to know you can.... paint over it!

But it also raises the point that some people _don't_ think about that.... and who are you trying to sell the home to? That one out a thousand that likes purple walls? The other 999 people you don't mind turning off? Those buyers _are_ idiots.... but (and this applies in your case) you need to appeal to those idiots.

Unfortunately your absolutely right, I am one of those bold color people that can't stand a white wall. Thats how rentals are with white walls! Maybe a gray type of color I could put up with, but any white or off white no way.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881085 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:51:50 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881067 said by nonamesleft:

Lol...I am amazed by people on those shows that complain about wall and ceiling colors. Its stupid and they don't own it! I would offer some extra money to go towards paint, so the buyers can buy whatever shade of bland white they want!

I think you are talking about the people buying the home and complaining about the colors. Yeah, I agree... they need to know you can.... paint over it!

But it also raises the point that some people _don't_ think about that.... and who are you trying to sell the home to? That one out a thousand that likes purple walls? The other 999 people you don't mind turning off? Those buyers _are_ idiots.... but (and this applies in your case) you need to appeal to those idiots. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881067 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:46:15 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881054 said by tcope:

Keep in mind _why_ it's a problem... because the amount of people it appeals to is a much smaller percentage. You need to know who your market is and this has a lot to do with the area the home is in.

I'd say the people likely to buy the home is either a couple that is looking for their first home and can't afford much of anything or a person who simply does not want a lot to keep up (perhaps someone who travels).

Look for a Realtor who knows how to market these types of homes. Clean up the home and set it up so that it looks bigger then it is or appears to these types of people. Talk to the Realtor about what you can do to sell the home more quickly (actually, you should be sitting down with a _few_ and quiz them (interview them) before signing on the dotted line). Try to sign on for just a short amount of time with them.

I watch those shows on TV about people who can't sell their homes and I've looked at homes. People have purple walls, don't clean up, etc. Um... you are trying to SELL something! IMHO you just need to try a little harder to pull in that smaller market.

Lol...I am amazed by people on those shows that complain about wall and ceiling colors. Its stupid and they don't own it! I would offer some extra money to go towards paint, so the buyers can buy whatever shade of bland white they want!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881054 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:40:24 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881037
I'd say the people likely to buy the home is either a couple that is looking for their first home and can't afford much of anything or a person who simply does not want a lot to keep up (perhaps someone who travels).

Look for a Realtor who knows how to market these types of homes. Clean up the home and set it up so that it looks bigger then it is or appears to these types of people. Talk to the Realtor about what you can do to sell the home more quickly (actually, you should be sitting down with a _few_ and quiz them (interview them) before signing on the dotted line). Try to sign on for just a short amount of time with them.

I watch those shows on TV about people who can't sell their homes and I've looked at homes. People have purple walls, don't clean up, etc. Um... you are trying to SELL something! IMHO you just need to try a little harder to pull in that smaller market.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881037 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:32:22 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881007 said by jjoshua:

You bought one, right?

Yep, I already confessed earlier. :p You interested in buying?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26881007 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:22:59 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26880812 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26880812 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:39:35 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26880700 said by CylonRed:

Usually very difficult - one bath houses are also difficult - but it can be marketed to a single person or to retirees and you may gegt lucky. Unless you don't have many of either...

Are you going to be moving far away - maybe used as a rental?

I have a few rentals that are 1BR / 1BA that i got dirt cheap fixed em up and rent out.
no plans to try flipping them as long as they're generating cash flow.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26880700 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:57:42 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26879418
But a lot depends on the local market. Maybe you have an older demographic that is looking to downsize. Here in my neck of the woods you would be hard pressed to find a build-able lot for that price.

The only way to know for sure is to talk to a Realtor.

/tom ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26879418 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:25:00 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26878394 said by The Pig:

One bedroom is hard!
Most people now want three bedrooms and two baths with a garage!
Some settle for two bedrooms and two bathrooms!
Big closets and lots of storage areas are a must!

You can put it up for sale to see if it will sell, and if you don't want to sell it refuse the offer on it, if you get one!

In my opinion I was a dumb first time home buyer with not a lot of time. 54,888 was the price. It has 1 car garage with a patio area and a decent yard. The neighbors are more annoying then the busy street!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26878394 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:03:39 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26878187 Most people now want three bedrooms and two baths with a garage!
Some settle for two bedrooms and two bathrooms!
Big closets and lots of storage areas are a must!

You can put it up for sale to see if it will sell, and if you don't want to sell it refuse the offer on it, if you get one!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26878187 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:19:24 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26878145 said by OZZY:

IDK, small homes are actually pretty trendy right now.

Im counting on that, and it being in a good part of the city, I hope I have a chance!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26878145 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:05:09 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26878118 --
You Can't Kill Rock 'n' Roll!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26878118 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:57:34 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26878100 said by CylonRed:

Usually very difficult - one bath houses are also difficult - but it can be marketed to a single person or to retirees and you may gegt lucky. Unless you don't have many of either...

Are you going to be moving far away - maybe used as a rental?

No, just the next closest city. I thought of doing that, but just want to be rid of it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26878100 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:51:32 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26878083
Are you going to be moving far away - maybe used as a rental?
--
Brian

"It drops into your stomach like a Abrams's tank.... driven by Rosanne Barr..." A. Bourdain]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26878083 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:45:39 EDT Re: Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26877593
That said, any home can be sold, its just a matter of price. Have a couple local real estate company's take a look and give you a market price]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26877593 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:23:07 EDT Do 1 bdrm houses sell well? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26877486 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Do-1-bdrm-houses-sell-well-26877486 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:12 EDT