What is the process to rehab a 50+ year old house ?

I would get a couple of different real estate folks to come in and let them tell you what is a must to fix before putting on the market. I have seen homes in my neighborhood that are really let go and they are selling in a few days and it didn't matter about what needed to be done. (and for a good price too). If you know what is a must do you will save yourself a lot of work and money ....good luck to you

You may not get a return if you rehab everything. I would get a good home inspection firm to assess the house and their recommendations. They should be able to give you options on what should be done. You can also get the building department from your village hall to point out any code violations that need to be corrected.

My dad passed away 2 years ago. So we had his house to deal with.

We pressure washed the house, the driveway, the shop, the deck and the patio.

Then took care of all outside maintance (mowing, weed eating, edging, hauling stuff to the dump, etc.)

Inside the carpets were ruined by years of dog urine so ripped those up. Cleaned nearly everything. Painted all walls.

Everything needs to sparkle.

Found several things we hadn't planned on addressing when the buyers had their inspection.

Being an older home there were no GFC outlets in the kitchen or bathrooms. Those were replaced.

Also be aware the inspector will find things you had no idea about so be prepared.

Even if you sell the home "as is" you have to bring it up to code. At least you do here in Oregon.

Hello. It might not be worth the investment. Remodels can be quite expensive. And one of our many relo examples when downsizing from a 5000+ st large home we found that are wall-to-wall carpet had some transfer dye stains from the Oriental carpet above. We electively replaced the wall-to-wall carpeting. The new homeowner promptly ripped it out and put hardwoods in. Sometimes your efforts may not be appreciated by new homeowners aesthetic. Something to think about.

Your realtor might give you some advice on how quickly homes are moving in this sort of condition/ location and pricing —-perhaps you can do a cost benefit analysis.

Everything that is in the walls & floors first, then ceilings, walls, flooring. This will be easiest and least expensive in case you run into rot or other issues and need to tear out walls & floors. Top to bottom because mess falls.

As for interior vs exterior, if any area has major issues address that first. Otherwise, I would go interior first.

Clean, refresh paint if necessary, check flooring if too worn out. I would not worry too much other than making it clean and neat. The buyer can do what they want. I have seen so many houses where they "up" the price and the home buyer has to rip it up and put in what THEY want. A home inspection prior to closing on a house will find any necessary items that are not up to code, like a non fire safety door to garage. As a seller you are not bound to fix ANYTHING you don't want to and buyer has to put out the money if they really want the house. The lender determines if they will lend the money with defects of buyer has to fix prior to closing.

Just learned it is a sellers market, realtors are searching for houses to sell, and if you are putting your own house on the market, make sure you have a place to go, that was his advice.

More than likely, it would be a good idea to seek out advice from your realtor, they have seen it all and know how to turn a deal.

A seller must fix certain things as city, county and state agecies may require a seller to do certain things before a sale can go thru.

Many states and municipalities require a home to have smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors installed properly before the sale transaction can be completed.

If the local municipality or city requires a “pre-sale inspection” by the local building department, and the building inspector discovers that there is an addition, remodeling or work done without a permit, then the seller may need to get a permit and the work will have to be brought up to code.

Homes in seismic zones 3 & 4 may require water heaters to be strapped to current codes. Also, some cities in these zones may require a seismic shut off valve on the gas meter before the home sale closes.

Homes with a water well, may need to have the well water test and certified that it meets health requirements. Likewise, septic tanks and systems may require testing and occasionally replacement or the home may be required to connect to the sewer line if one is present in the street.

Wood stoves, for example in Oregon, the law requires you to remove an uncertified woodstove or fireplace insert if you are selling your home. It is the sellers’ responsibility to remove the uncertified stove (or the buyer can assume the responsibility). Homes with compliant ones are ok.

Hi there, I would contact an estate agent in the area and ask them to advise you on which repairs will make a difference to the asking price. Good luck

Start with decluttering, than hire a contractor you trust angle list

Spend money Only on repairing and parts of the home that are not presently functioning properly. If any major systems (for example) furnace, or appliances, are not in good working order and you feel that you do not have the money to fix or replace with new immediately, then reduce the list price of the house to reflect the deficiencies in the home, and get the house sold faster.

If the listing clearly states what is lacking or what needs replacing, you as the seller, are not obliged to replace with new or spend money bringing any features up to present builders codes before putting the house on the market.

Do Not spend any money on redecorating or updating, even though real estate agents may lure you into believing that you can list the house at a higher price if you do this or that. While trends come and go, it is impossible to predict what aspect a potential buyer will find attractive enough to put in an offer to purchase.

In my experience with selling and buying homes, one of the first things that the new owners often do is begin ripping out your last minute quick jobs at trying to update certain features in the home.

This has a lot of helpful tips in it for remodeling an old home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8L5fDcLA5I

I would first empty the house and then hire a general contractor to help you decide what needs to be done in what order. The new owners will probably want to put their own spin on things but all the basics should be in good repair.

A 5 gallon overhaul is the most effective, New window coverings, Make it a s Bright as possible

Paint all walls white clean bathrooms kitchen try to Britten up rooms take personal things out of rooms

Hi, Start from the top down. with repairs etc. Roof, Electrics, Plumbing, Walls, Floors, Bathrooms & Kitchens. Then decorate and Dress for sale! Or save yourself all the work and expense and sell as is...

For proper maintenance you have to look for everything that needs to be repaired in your old house. Check for water damage, pipe lines issues, wall, siding and roofing issues, inspect for any roof leaks. Repair all issues whether on your own or with the help of any professional. For making the roof long lasting, durable and up to date, go for DIY EPDM liquid butyl rubber that repairs all roof leaks. After restoring all things, you must paint your old house with fresh colors. I suggest you to go for bright and light colors that reflect sun radiations giving a cooling effect to your house.