Finding the perfect home is never easy—especially when balancing location, budget, and condition. My client had a clear vision for her target location, but the available homes didn’t align with her budget or expectations. We found ourselves continually compromising on condition to stay within the desired area.
When we first toured this home, my client wasn’t impressed. The house felt outdated, the floor plan lacked functionality, and it didn’t meet her family’s needs. The master suite was underwhelming, there weren’t enough bedrooms for her kids, and the quirky office space didn’t make sense.
I’m not the kind of agent who pushes clients into a decision, but I knew this property was a hidden gem in a prime location. After some thoughtful nudging and a second look, my client began to see its potential—especially with the upgrades and changes I proposed. With a clear vision in mind, we moved forward, transforming this property into her ideal home.
The scope of work was ambitious, and we had a tight deadline of just 60 days due to my client’s expiring lease. I reallocated my trusted crew from other projects to ensure we stayed on track and delivered quality results. Every detail was carefully planned to meet her needs and enhance the home’s functionality and appeal.
The Punch List:
- Removed cumbersome raised planter bed
- Painted weathered cedar shingles and trim
- Installed a whole-house water shutoff valve
- Replaced wood paneling in the dining room, office, and entry with drywall
- Converted dining room closets into a walk-in master closet
- Painted wood soffits and all interior walls
- Reconfigured the master bedroom to include a walk-in closet and a larger bathroom
- Removed the outdated wood-burning fireplace and replaced it with a modern linear fireplace (including electrical, gas, TV wiring, and stone trim)
- Updated paneling around the new fireplace for a seamless look
- Updated all electrical trim and replaced black outlets/switches with white dimmers
- Replaced the old front door with a modern design featuring side glass
- Converted the quirky office into an additional bedroom with a closet and bypass doors
- dded recessed lighting in all bedrooms
- Repaired and refinished hardwood floors throughout
- Conducted duct cleaning and a deep clean before move-in
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