Rehab Story - 6140 Sinbad Place, Week 8
By Craig on Nov 15, 2008 in Featured Article
Well, its done! I really planned to do more updates between start and finish, but quite frankly, this was a no-brainer of a rehab, and there really wasn’t much of a story to tell. I do think however that the final product far exceeded my expectations.
When you do a rehab you always walk a fine line (especially in this market) of doing too much. You have to constantly ask yourself, will this upgrade pay for itself. I generally go overboard in my rehabs, and I’m often criticized for doing too much. I’ll take that criticism, because I know my houses sell faster than average and for more money EVEN in this market. My motto is, “Deliver Overwhelming Value.” When a potential buyer walks through the door, I want their only questions to be, “Can I afford this? and Where do I sign?”
Seriously folks, there is a lot of crap on the market these days. To rise above the junk is not difficult, but to really differentiate you must deliver a great product at a great price.
So what did we spend? About $52,000.
That got us a new roof with all new plywood, demo of all the ceilings in the house and the kitchen and baths. We upgraded the electric panel, opened up the kitchen, removed the skylights in the family room, and gutted the baths. We vaulted the hallway ceilings as well as the baths. But for the windows, sliders, and exterior walls, the place is basically brand new.
Showings have been very positive and we’re expecting a contract soon. I’ll keep you posted. Until then, I hope you enjoy this stunning transformation.
Refresh your memory. Before pictures are HERE
See all the AFTER shots by clicking below.
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11 Comment(s)
By Vern on Nov 17, 2008 | Reply
[In my best Alabama accent that I can muster]Darn Mister. She sure is purty! You got’er done!
Congrats on finishing and may you have a full price contract for Thanksgiving and settlement check for Christmas!
Vern
By Pat on Nov 17, 2008 | Reply
Craig - I love what you’ve done with the place!
It’s hard to believe this is the same moldy, oldie I walked through a few months ago. Here’s to a quick sale.
Pat Donohue-Galvin
By Mary Beth on Nov 17, 2008 | Reply
It’s great seeing you do so well! I knew you had it in you. Yes, I am still in the business doing loans. LOL! I just ran across your file a week ago and thought of you and your family. Good Luck and keep going!
Mary Beth
1st Mariner Mortgage
By Kehl on Nov 17, 2008 | Reply
Nicely done! Go get that check, big guy!
By Marcel U. on Nov 17, 2008 | Reply
Craig love the Blog. Great job on this one. Very sharp & wholesome.
Stay Blessed
By Ann Fuhr on Nov 18, 2008 | Reply
Craig,
You continue to transform trash into treasures. I’m very proud of you.
Love,
Mom
By T.J. Topper on Nov 18, 2008 | Reply
Craig,
You are a true inspiration to many people you come into contact with. It is amazing to watch all of this happen. All i can say is WOW!!
By Jerry on Nov 23, 2008 | Reply
The Man does it again!
Nice work CGF
By Jose Chong on Nov 25, 2008 | Reply
Hello Craig,
Sorry to submit this message on this thread but I couldn’t find an email link on your site.
Anyway, we were also victims of Brad S., the same “game” he played with us. a pictorial of his mess can be found here:
http://www.4000essex.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=5414
From March to November. Is very clear the mess he left…
Someone on my blog also commented about a similar scam…this guy is serious.
Good luck!
~jose
By Craig on Nov 25, 2008 | Reply
Thanks Everyone for the great comments. Wait until you see the rehab my student Joann just completed. You are in for a real treat!
Details coming soon!
By Dorothy on Dec 17, 2008 | Reply
I’ve been watching this place since it’s been on the marketing - I love those old “Columbia California style” houses… I know the neighbor and the place was trashed. The day I went to look at it a month or so ago - fantastic rehab - it went off the market! Did it sell that quickly?!