I have a lot of fine furniture. Not a lot of $$. I need a lot of work done on my house to put it up for sale. I am older,single female. Should I spend my money on hiring people to fix my house or barter the furniture? Will it be too $$$$$$ to replace it up there? Same with china, books, artwork etc.
You can see the furniture style at craigslist's san antonio site
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2007-03-08 01:21:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The question really is. Is the value in getting the work done & selling the house for more$$ or is it too $$$ to replace furniture in Vancouver. I have to hire moving company or go with PODS and have them move it. I am keeping the things I am very fond of that are irreplaceable. Of course I like it all but if I can buy replacements reasonably then???
2007-03-08 01:37:58 · update #1
Keep your furniture. Prices are kind of outrages compared to the prices in the U.S. First of all you can calculate an add-on of at least 35% markup from prices that are in the US. Next you add on the 7% Goods and Services Tax(federal), another is the Provincial Sales Tax which is another 5% in BC. The provincial rate I'm not sure about. But it does add up.
2007-03-08 02:15:22 · answer #1 · answered by idak13 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi...
welcome to Canada. Especially the lower mainland area....Vancouver.
I would call an auction house and have an estate sale. From experience it was a great service.
They advertise....they make the date etc....
The scale in buying new or used up here is the same everywhere.
I'm sure you have done your homework and have checked into the housing market, even with the real estate levelling...Vancouver is very expensive.
The idea of re-modelling your home and putting it on the market is a question of how much difference you would get.
I would hire a real estate agent have the house appraised and get his professional advise.
I'm in the process of doing just what you are doing, but I have decided to move away from the lower mainland area....to Saskatchewan. I was able to buy a lovely home at a very very reasonable price.
I wish you luck. Canadians will love your "Texas drawl". You'll be a hit.
I hope this helps.
2007-03-08 02:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by Sabine5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having your house look as roomy and uncluttered as possible, with fresh paint will aid in resale. Buyer prospects seek the lowest price they can acquire your house for and furniture is the last thing they want to pay / barter for. Repair people generally work for cash. Recommend you get the advice of a Realtor before you spend any money fixing the house. Sometimes a repair allowance incentive, set in the pricing, will cost you less overall. As far as moving - the less you have to transport the better. Remember it is all just stuff tied to emotions. Can all be replaced. When you get down to the basic essentials - makes it so much easier. New home, new beginnings with new finds.
2007-03-08 01:41:07 · answer #3 · answered by Quest 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the furniture is of no sentimental value to you and it is not expensive furniture, then I would try and sell it before the move. With the money you save you can buy some stuff when you get to Canada. The contractors don't want to barter for your furniture, they want money. You may also try putting an ad in your local newspaper to help move the stuff.
Have a good trip.
2007-03-08 01:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The single statement, 'Not a lot of $$', means you should reduce the amount of furniture you have. I moved a full household from Texas to NY and wound up spending 14K to do so. I'd never do that again. Sell off the vast majority of your things. Keep only the necessities. And start doing it now while you're fixing up the house. Then do it again when you're getting ready to pack for the move.
In the long run I'd rather have had around 10K for new furniture than a houseful of banged up furniture and chipped knick knacks.
2007-03-08 01:37:17 · answer #5 · answered by pensacola_sand 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is a very personal question and one we cannot really answer. Are you fond of your furniture; Is some of it expendable? Sell what you want to and keep the stuff you really love. Are you moving a lot of stuff? How far do you have to drive or move? Is there stuff you don't really mind parting with? If so, get rid of it now.
2007-03-08 01:31:29 · answer #6 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to get a dealer to come out and give you an estimate of the value (what he will pay you) of your furniture. I think that would prove to be more useful than trying to get a contractor to work on the barter system.
2007-03-08 01:33:50 · answer #7 · answered by Ernie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Few thigs to consider : talk to your realtor about fixing your house, they know the market. next check with canadian officials regarding your personal goods. you dont say where in Canada your comming to .Have you came for a visit to check the local market.I have lived in BC all my life and love it : i do know someone who came with out checking things out , they were not happy for a while .
2007-03-08 01:42:57 · answer #8 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in my opinion you should bring it with you to save the hassle of having to find new furniture.
best of luck!
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2007-03-08 01:25:32 · answer #9 · answered by ashleydcx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you like your stuff and it would be cheaper to take it with you, how can you even contemplate it?
2007-03-08 01:39:40 · answer #10 · answered by mother goose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋