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Dated Design Elements That Can make it Difficult to Sell Your House in Houston

When it comes to selling your house in Houston, there are many factors to consider. One of the most significant factors that can make it difficult to sell a house is outdated design elements. These can be anything from old wallpaper to shag carpeting, and they can have a significant impact on the appeal of your house to potential buyers. Even small seeming things such as the color of paint can make feel right at home or eager to run the other way. Outdated elements can make a property feel old and in ned of repair. 

The good news is that if you’re struggling to sell your house due to outdated design elements, Hero Homebuyers can help. We buy houses outright, regardless of their condition, location, or appearance. This means that you don’t have to worry about updating your house to make it more appealing to potential buyers. We will buy it as-is, typically in a matter of days. If you have tried to list your house in Houston without any luck, here are some of the most common dated design elements that can make it difficult to sell your house in Houston:

1. Old Wallpaper Can Be Off Putting 

If your house has old wallpaper, it can be a turn-off for potential buyers. Wallpaper can be difficult to remove, and it can also be expensive to replace. Is often a statement, with certain patterns speaking to certain tastes. However, Hero Homebuyers will buy your house as-is, so you don’t have to worry about removing or replacing old wallpaper. He will handle removing old wallpaper, painting dated walls, and creating a space anyone would want to call home. 

2. Shag Carpeting Can Be Dingy and Dated

Shag carpeting was popular in the 1970s, but it’s not so popular now. If your house has shag carpeting, it can make it difficult to sell. Shag carpeting can collect dirt, expecially after years of use. However, if you sell your house to Hero Homebuyers, you don’t have to worry about replacing your shag carpeting. We will buy your house in its current condition, even if it looks like it came straight out of 1975. 

3. Popcorn Ceilings Aren’t Attractive to Anyone 

Popcorn ceilings were popular in the 1980s, but they’re not so popular now. They can be difficult to remove, and they can also be a turn-off for potential buyers. Scraping the entire ceiling isn’t a task most people will want to take on. However, if you sell your house to Hero Homebuyers, you don’t have to worry about removing your popcorn ceilings. We will buy your house as-is, taking care of the ceiling ourselves.

4. Wood Paneling Can Make a Room Feel Cramped and Dark 

Wood paneling was popular in the 1970s, but it isn’t very popular with buyers these days. It can make a room feel dark and dated, the opposite of warm and inviting for potential buyers. However, if you sell your house to Hero Homebuyers, you don’t have to worry about replacing your wood paneling. We will buy your house no matter how the walls currently look. 

5. Brass Fixtures Are No Longer In Style

Brass fixtures were popular in the 1980s, but they are no longer popular with potential buyers. They can make a room feel outdated, dingy, and old. However, if you sell your house to Hero Homebuyers, you don’t have to worry about replacing your brass fixtures. We will buy your house as-is.

If you’re struggling to sell your house in Houston due to outdated design elements, Hero Homebuyers can help. We buy houses outright, regardless of their condition or how they look. This means that you don’t have to worry about updating your house to make it more appealing to potential buyers. Contact Hero Homebuyers today to learn more about how we can help you sell your house quickly and easily here in Houston! We are happy to make you an offer without any hassle or obligation!

Fred Paskell

Fred A. Paskell has served the Houston community for almost 20 years, providing real estate solutions and learning from some of the very best in the business. A native Texan and Army Combat Veteran, Paskell began his career in the commercial real estate sector and has since evolved into a subject matter expert in many aspects of both commercial and residential real estate, including valuation and investment analysis. Throughout his career he has worked for several notable and respected firms including Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE, Mohr Partners and the Newmark Group. On the commercial side, Paskell focuses on Office, Industrial and Retail assets while being purely focused on the investment side of residential real estate. While beginning his college studies at Louisiana State University (and still a big LSU football fan), he earned both his M.B.A. in Real Estate Finance and B.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Houston, cum laude, with honors. Paskell is also a CCIM designee, the pinnacle designation for commercial investment real estate. Fred devoted ten years of his life to protecting our country in the U.S. Army, including two combat tours to Iraq with the 7th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment as an AH-64 Apache Helicopter Crew-chief, completing his service at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He is also an avid scuba diver of over 26 years having reached the levels of divemaster, rescue diver and technical diver. With this passion he enjoys scuba diving and spearfishing on the offshore oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico in his spare time as well as fishing, playing poker, staying healthy and spending time with friends and family . Paskell also volunteers for several groups serving disabled veterans, including being a member of the Armed Forces Appreciation Committee at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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