Episode 8: Preparing an Aging Home for the Market

Connecticut Real Estate Expert Andy Sachs

Today I’m joined once again by Chris Haggerty, an agent on our team as well as a home builder/flipper, to talk about aging houses and how to prepare them for the market.
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In today’s eighth episode of my series where I discuss various topics related to the housing industry, I sat down once again with agent and builder Chris Haggerty to discuss the aging housing population. By that, I don’t mean senior citizens in the housing market—I literally mean houses that are becoming outdated with the passage of time. How have home styles changed over the years? Which renovation projects are worthwhile in terms of the return they’ll bring? Which ones are essential? We’ll cover these topics and more.
For your convenience, I’ve cited timestamps below that will direct you to various points in the video above. Feel free to watch the full message or use these timestamps to browse specific topics at your leisure:
0:33—How have home styles changed over time? What styles are in, and which ones are out?

1:14—How to prepare aging homes for the market: Which projects bring the highest return, and how much work is involved?

4:45—Which bathroom features will make buyers think of them as dated?

6:40—What renovations should homeowners do if they want to enjoy them while they still live there, but are relevant when it comes time to sell?

11:35—The difference between a homeowner’s upgrades and a professional’s upgrades

13:11—Taking the emotional aspect out of preparing a home for the market
If you have any questions for me about home renovations or about preparing a home for the market in general, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be happy to have a conversation with you.