Appliances Need Updating?
Advice from your RE/MAX Expert!
Hello! I’m Valerie McEvoy with RE/MAX Preferred Properties in Oklahoma City! Here’s some excellent tips on appliance updating that was found on our RE/MAX corporate blog and I wanted to share this with you.
Nothing lasts forever – including the “vintage” stove that came with your adorable fixer-upper or the washing machine your parents gave you when they decided to downgrade. When it’s time to replace the appliances in your home, here are four considerations to keep in mind from your RE/MAX OKC agent.
1. Repairing vs. replacing
Sometimes an appliance is so far gone (smoke is often a sign) that repairing it is not an option. And if the estimate for a repair is more than half the price of a new (or great, used) machine, Consumer Reports says you’re better off buying.
2. Classified ads
There are several reasons someone may be selling a perfectly good appliance. They may be moving to a smaller home. They may need a bigger, more powerful version. They may no longer be able to resist the lure of a fridge with a smart panel that tells their phone when they’re out of eggs. Appliance repair pros tell Angie’s List that newer appliances tend to have about half the life span of past models, so just because a machine is a few years old, it doesn’t mean it’s time for it to go. My clients have proven this true time and time again.
Real Estate Tips from RE/MAX Agent Valerie McEvoy
3. New, but not perfect
Ads may insist Labor Day weekend (and then Veteran’s Day, and then the next holiday, etc.) is the very best time to find deals on appliances, but if you don’t mind a cosmetic blemish or two, you can find deals year-round. Many big box and furniture stores and outlets have “scratch-and-dent” sections where you can find significant discounts.
4. Refurbished shops
Some stores specialize in repaired appliances. They often come with delivery and service offers. If you can, bring a pro (or at least a handy person) with you when you shop to take a look. If the store doesn’t know a machine’s age, you can look it up by serial number here: http://www.appliance411.com/.
Is it time to upgrade your home as well as appliances? Work with an experienced agent to find a great home. You can find one here.
Need more advice and information on home appliances and real estate related issues? Contact me by calling or texting 405-414-5022.
Valerie McEvoy
RE/MAX Preferred Properties OKC
Originally Published at remax.com