Renovating Your Atlanta Home? Conrad Lyles Realtors Broker, Greg Lyles, Offers Tips

Renovating your Atlanta home? Greg Lyles, the founder and broker of Conrad Lyles Realtors, was featured in the Fall 2009 issue of Atlanta Business Chronicles' Living in Atlanta magazine. The article addressed the decision many Atlantans are making to renovate their existing home rather than purchase a new home. The veteran real estate broker, who built and developed for twenty years, shared numerous tips for Atlanta homeowners planning a renovation;

• Lyles suggests that homeowners begin collecting an "idea file" of rooms or details they've seen in magazines. This enables the architect to see what you are trying to accomplish and saves time and money.
• Meet with your CPA to determine the best financing options, from a home equity line of credit to refinancing your mortgage.
• When meeting with an architect, discuss which rooms you spend the most time in and budget your remodeling expenditures accordingly.
• Atlanta homeowners should always get a written contract that includes materials specifications, a schedule and targeted completion dates.

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