After living in the same house for 6 years I have just moved. Several months ago Joyce convinced me to look at a house which had been flooded and gutted to renovate for myself. I had been talking about moving to a smaller house for a while. I am an empty nester and I just don't need 5 bedrooms anymore. Well, Joyce is a great salesperson. I bought the house and my contractor began work last September. It was ready for me to move in on March 24th. I LOVE IT!!! I do have a few bits of advice for anyone looking to renovate and/or move.
1) Hire professionals to help with
all aspects.
I hired a good contractor who had done work for me before and had also worked for friends. I hired Bertel Construction. Mike Bertel is great to work with.
I got quality windows from Dyke Industries.
GreenBean Insulation sprayed my house with foam insulation. This will help lower utility bills and it also is a good sound barrier.
J & J Movers moved all of my belongings. They are wonderful, reasonable and local.
AND, OF COURSE, HIRE A REALTOR!!! I have cleaned out most of my belongings from my old house and I am now ready to have my realtor (Joyce) go through the house and tell me what to do. I know most of what needs to be done, but it is my house so it is hard to be objective. This needs to be a business decision. I want/need to get the most I can for my house.
Stay tuned for the upcoming listing of 908 Andrews Avenue, Metairie!
Anne
