How much did this flipper spent on repairs?

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Just adding what has already been listed. Looks like they did new windows throughout and slider or french doors next to kitchen. Probably did a new front door too. One bath got new tile surround and fixtures for bathtub. I think UCGal has a good estimate at about 30-50K.
I also agree that I would not like to pay 100K more for that amount of work. I don’t think the house would have sold for that low if it had a full kitchen.

[jpinpb]

[quote=UCGal]
* They took down the faux brick in the kitchen. Who knows what the walls were like under it… so possible drywall work there.[/quote]

I would NOT assume that anything behind walls were fixed. In fact, that is always a concern I have when I see flippers. I wonder if things got fixed right or if I have to undo all the lipstick to have plastic surgery.

[quote=UCGal]
* They got rid of the oleander in the front. (Something I think jp can relate too iirc). Cleaning up the yard was probably at least $1k, maybe more. [/quote]

I can totally relate. First thing I noticed was yard work. But hardly justifying 100k extra.

[quote=UCGal]
All told they probably spent around 30-50k. But a lot of buyers want things “done” and are unwilling to do the work themselves, or hire folks to do the work. [/quote]

This is true and why flippers exist and developers exist. People want new and turnkey. The problem is that there is little guarantee it is done properly, such as the new development thread about Montoro. And flippers cutting corners w/out really fixing major issues that need to be taken care of that could be costly, so they cover it up.

[jpinpb]

[quote=UCGal]
* They took down the faux brick in the kitchen. Who knows what the walls were like under it… so possible drywall work there.[/quote]

I would NOT assume that anything behind walls were fixed. In fact, that is always a concern I have when I see flippers. I wonder if things got fixed right or if I have to undo all the lipstick to have plastic surgery.

[quote=UCGal]
* They got rid of the oleander in the front. (Something I think jp can relate too iirc). Cleaning up the yard was probably at least $1k, maybe more. [/quote]

I can totally relate. First thing I noticed was yard work. But hardly justifying 100k extra.

[quote=UCGal]
All told they probably spent around 30-50k. But a lot of buyers want things “done” and are unwilling to do the work themselves, or hire folks to do the work. [/quote]

This is true and why flippers exist and developers exist. People want new and turnkey. The problem is that there is little guarantee it is done properly, such as the new development thread about Montoro. And flippers cutting corners w/out really fixing major issues that need to be taken care of that could be costly, so they cover it up.

[jpinpb]

[quote=UCGal]
* They took down the faux brick in the kitchen. Who knows what the walls were like under it… so possible drywall work there.[/quote]

I would NOT assume that anything behind walls were fixed. In fact, that is always a concern I have when I see flippers. I wonder if things got fixed right or if I have to undo all the lipstick to have plastic surgery.

[quote=UCGal]
* They got rid of the oleander in the front. (Something I think jp can relate too iirc). Cleaning up the yard was probably at least $1k, maybe more. [/quote]

I can totally relate. First thing I noticed was yard work. But hardly justifying 100k extra.

[quote=UCGal]
All told they probably spent around 30-50k. But a lot of buyers want things “done” and are unwilling to do the work themselves, or hire folks to do the work. [/quote]

This is true and why flippers exist and developers exist. People want new and turnkey. The problem is that there is little guarantee it is done properly, such as the new development thread about Montoro. And flippers cutting corners w/out really fixing major issues that need to be taken care of that could be costly, so they cover it up.

[jpinpb]

[quote=UCGal]
* They took down the faux brick in the kitchen. Who knows what the walls were like under it… so possible drywall work there.[/quote]

I would NOT assume that anything behind walls were fixed. In fact, that is always a concern I have when I see flippers. I wonder if things got fixed right or if I have to undo all the lipstick to have plastic surgery.

[quote=UCGal]
* They got rid of the oleander in the front. (Something I think jp can relate too iirc). Cleaning up the yard was probably at least $1k, maybe more. [/quote]

I can totally relate. First thing I noticed was yard work. But hardly justifying 100k extra.

[quote=UCGal]
All told they probably spent around 30-50k. But a lot of buyers want things “done” and are unwilling to do the work themselves, or hire folks to do the work. [/quote]

This is true and why flippers exist and developers exist. People want new and turnkey. The problem is that there is little guarantee it is done properly, such as the new development thread about Montoro. And flippers cutting corners w/out really fixing major issues that need to be taken care of that could be costly, so they cover it up.

[jpinpb]

[quote=UCGal]
* They took down the faux brick in the kitchen. Who knows what the walls were like under it… so possible drywall work there.[/quote]

I would NOT assume that anything behind walls were fixed. In fact, that is always a concern I have when I see flippers. I wonder if things got fixed right or if I have to undo all the lipstick to have plastic surgery.

[quote=UCGal]
* They got rid of the oleander in the front. (Something I think jp can relate too iirc). Cleaning up the yard was probably at least $1k, maybe more. [/quote]

I can totally relate. First thing I noticed was yard work. But hardly justifying 100k extra.

[quote=UCGal]
All told they probably spent around 30-50k. But a lot of buyers want things “done” and are unwilling to do the work themselves, or hire folks to do the work. [/quote]

This is true and why flippers exist and developers exist. People want new and turnkey. The problem is that there is little guarantee it is done properly, such as the new development thread about Montoro. And flippers cutting corners w/out really fixing major issues that need to be taken care of that could be costly, so they cover it up.

[ucodegen]

They got rid of the oleander in the front. (Something I think jp can relate too iirc). Cleaning up the yard was probably at least $1k, maybe more

Are you sure those were oleanders? The leaves don’t look right, too dark green as opposed to dark olive color. The leaves also don’t look like they are long-slender.

I don’t know about the front yard after.. The ‘rock garden’ approach may not sell that well out here. I know it turns me off a bit. I noticed that both sellers (pre and post flipper) are making it a point to state “Seller/has never lived in the home. Buyer to verify all before close of escrow and satisfy self.” or “the seller has never occupied the property”.. possibly to exempt themselves from disclosure?? I don’t know how that would work, but it wouldn’t make me feel very warm and fuzzy.

[ucodegen]

They got rid of the oleander in the front. (Something I think jp can relate too iirc). Cleaning up the yard was probably at least $1k, maybe more

Are you sure those were oleanders? The leaves don’t look right, too dark green as opposed to dark olive color. The leaves also don’t look like they are long-slender.

I don’t know about the front yard after.. The ‘rock garden’ approach may not sell that well out here. I know it turns me off a bit. I noticed that both sellers (pre and post flipper) are making it a point to state “Seller/has never lived in the home. Buyer to verify all before close of escrow and satisfy self.” or “the seller has never occupied the property”.. possibly to exempt themselves from disclosure?? I don’t know how that would work, but it wouldn’t make me feel very warm and fuzzy.

[ucodegen]

They got rid of the oleander in the front. (Something I think jp can relate too iirc). Cleaning up the yard was probably at least $1k, maybe more

Are you sure those were oleanders? The leaves don’t look right, too dark green as opposed to dark olive color. The leaves also don’t look like they are long-slender.

I don’t know about the front yard after.. The ‘rock garden’ approach may not sell that well out here. I know it turns me off a bit. I noticed that both sellers (pre and post flipper) are making it a point to state “Seller/has never lived in the home. Buyer to verify all before close of escrow and satisfy self.” or “the seller has never occupied the property”.. possibly to exempt themselves from disclosure?? I don’t know how that would work, but it wouldn’t make me feel very warm and fuzzy.

[ucodegen]

They got rid of the oleander in the front. (Something I think jp can relate too iirc). Cleaning up the yard was probably at least $1k, maybe more

Are you sure those were oleanders? The leaves don’t look right, too dark green as opposed to dark olive color. The leaves also don’t look like they are long-slender.

I don’t know about the front yard after.. The ‘rock garden’ approach may not sell that well out here. I know it turns me off a bit. I noticed that both sellers (pre and post flipper) are making it a point to state “Seller/has never lived in the home. Buyer to verify all before close of escrow and satisfy self.” or “the seller has never occupied the property”.. possibly to exempt themselves from disclosure?? I don’t know how that would work, but it wouldn’t make me feel very warm and fuzzy.

[ucodegen]

They got rid of the oleander in the front. (Something I think jp can relate too iirc). Cleaning up the yard was probably at least $1k, maybe more

Are you sure those were oleanders? The leaves don’t look right, too dark green as opposed to dark olive color. The leaves also don’t look like they are long-slender.

I don’t know about the front yard after.. The ‘rock garden’ approach may not sell that well out here. I know it turns me off a bit. I noticed that both sellers (pre and post flipper) are making it a point to state “Seller/has never lived in the home. Buyer to verify all before close of escrow and satisfy self.” or “the seller has never occupied the property”.. possibly to exempt themselves from disclosure?? I don’t know how that would work, but it wouldn’t make me feel very warm and fuzzy.

[jpinpb]

I agree w/the “rock garden” approach. Doesn’t appeal to most people. My DH goes into a trance when he sees the flipperized new sod green lawn.

[jpinpb]

I agree w/the “rock garden” approach. Doesn’t appeal to most people. My DH goes into a trance when he sees the flipperized new sod green lawn.

[jpinpb]

I agree w/the “rock garden” approach. Doesn’t appeal to most people. My DH goes into a trance when he sees the flipperized new sod green lawn.

[jpinpb]

I agree w/the “rock garden” approach. Doesn’t appeal to most people. My DH goes into a trance when he sees the flipperized new sod green lawn.

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