There is a component to buying a home that few people think about but is so important when you are buying a new home. Hiring a designer before you buy a home is very important when you have narrowed down your new home selection to the top contenders.
Love is love but you do not want to leave it to just the icing that you are attracted to when it comes to a new home that you will be living in for the foreseeable future.
If you are committed to buying a new home then, the next logical step is to hire your designer and work out the personal details and make the selection of a designer first on your list.
I have found that when you commit to hiring a Designer before you buy a home, you are seriously taking Charge of the bones of the house and assessing how they work for you. Designers have the ability to see beyond the fluff and /or the renovations necessary to make sure that you have selected the right house for you and your family.
Hiring a Designer before you buy a home insures that things like the kitchen floor plan functions for you. A designer can assess if you need new cabinetry or just a freshening of finish and a tweak. A designer can look past the chartreuse wallpaper in the powder room and assess whether you need a total renovation in the powder room or just finishes freshened.
It is important to work out the language and comfort level with your new designer so that piece is done and you are ready to go prior to getting overwhelmed with the purchasing of a new home.
You can assess how many bedroom and bathrooms you need. But, unless you are committed to hiring a designer before you buy a home, then you are not being cost effective with your renovation budget and that could spell disaster when you go to update and furnish your new place.
A designer can assist you with knowing what the trends are in home buying and (if you are practical and think long range) selling your home. A designer can lead you to smart renovations that are value added to a home, not just the fluff that means nothing at the end of your time in the home. Real estate is an investment. Hiring a designer before you buy a home insures that you get the most enjoyment out of your new home while protecting your investment dollars and selecting things that have long range appeal.
Hiring a designer before you buy a home…a smart move by people who understand where luxury begins and long range planning ends.