Marrs told PureWow that changing a house from an older style house, like a farmhouse into a modern one, is very difficult. He explained it will likely cause you heartache and waste a lot of time and money. Which is not ideal, since we want to be crying tears of joy from a gorgeous renovation, not crying from disappointment. To avoid this, Marrs recommends working with the style of home you currently have to get the most for your money.
The HGTV star also said it's very important to hire an inspector, even if it means shelling out some extra cash. "A lot of people that think if you're buying a house and renovating it, you don't need to spend that extra $300 or $400 for a home inspector to come in," he said. "As a builder, I will always spend the extra money on an inspector."
Redfin also reports it's important to get an inspection, even if you're building the home yourself because it can prevent future damage to the home that you would be stuck paying for. Marrs admitted that even the best of builders are likely to overlook something important. "It's another set of eyes," he explained. "It's someone that deals with it every day and can hopefully warn you off from catastrophic events, whether it's the foundation or a lot of mold or water."
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