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Homebuyer's guide: How to get a fixer upper

by Rossi Real Estate Services LLC 09/03/2023

If you're a DIY-enthusiast in the market for a new home, it may be beneficial to learn how to get a fixer upper. Fixer-uppers have low purchase prices because they require major repairs, whether structural, aesthetic or both. 

Fixer-uppers are also a popular choice for those wanting to flip properties for profit in the marketplace. So, how do you go about finding and buying a fixer upper house? 



Do your research & plan for renovation costs

The first thing to do when thinking of buying a fixer upper house is determine whether you can actually afford to make the necessary improvements to the home. Create a detailed list of projects, and include estimates for materials and labor. If you need a contractor, get multiple quotes to compare rates.



Check the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

Regardless of the home's condition, you'll likely need a mortgage. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers different types of rehabilitation or remodeling loans to consider. 

With this type of financing, you can both purchase the home and save money in an escrow account for future repairs.



Talk to real estate agents

A real estate agent can help you not only find the right fixer upper home, but offer valuable advice on improvements to prioritize. We may also be able to recommend professionals in our network, such as contractors and home inspectors.



Monitor the market

If you plan to fix-and-flip your project home, it's crucial to keep a close watch on the local market. Consider the amount of money you plan to put into the home compared to the purchase price of similar homes in the area. 

This can help you avoid overspending and ensure you place your home for sale at the best possible time.

Is a fixer upper right for you? Keep these tips in mind when beginning your home search, whether you plan to customize your dream home or make a big profit.

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Rossi Real Estate Services LLC is a boutique real estate brokerage firm that provides close personal attention to buyers and sellers in the Capital Region and surrounding areas. “Typical” is not a word that clients use to describe Rossi Real Estate's approach to home buying and selling.  Building upon years of experience, Rossi Real Estate employs creative marketing approaches, combined with a vast network, to quickly sell homes.  By creating home floor plans, professional photography, and online marketing videos, Rossi Real Estate is able to depict home layouts and professional marketing to potential buyers before stepping foot in your home; this saves the seller valuable time by attracting only those buyers who have greater interest in the home. Additionally, by employing targeted online marketing, Rossi Real Estate targets buyers searching for homes just like yours.  

Joe Rossi, the Principal Broker at Rossi Real Estate, builds upon over 12 years real estate experience in every transaction. Joe zealously advocates for his clients by combining his diverse background in law, finance, complex negotiation, and management, with compassion and exemplary communication skills creates.  He explains transaction details and guides his clients through every step of the buying and selling experience.  Furthermore, Joe listens to his clients’ wants and needs.  In a recent transaction, the buyer profusely thanked Joe, stating he was, “[T]he only one in the transaction that was capable of communicating with the sellers in a way that ensured we were able to close on our dream home”. 

Our real estate practice includes leading professionals, all of which are NYS Licensed Real Estate Sales Associates: Joseph R. Rossi, Ryan Hart, & Dustin Cogswell. Their experience includes work at a fortune 100 company, military operations, and technical recruiting.

If you're looking for a real estate broker who goes above and beyond the industry, who genuinely cares about their clients, and who will drive results, contact Rossi Real Estate Services LLC today.

The Stuff our attorneys make us include...

In accordance with Real Property Law §442-H, Rossi Real Estate Services LLC implemented a Standardized Operating Procedure governing client engagement. As such, prior to any engagement, Broker:

1. Requires a buyer to produce identification if the identity of the buyer is not readily known through a personal relationship with the broker or licensed sales person;

2. Requires an exclusive agency agreement (i.e. exclusive broker agreement) prior to engagement with any buyer;

3. Does not require pre-approval for a mortgage loan; however, a pre-qualification letter for a mortgage loan or, for cash buyers, proof of funds is required.

Although Broker may not require certain information, a seller of real estate may require this information prior to showing the property and/or as part of any purchase offer.