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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Refinishing our original 1880's hardwood.  No dogs in the house anymore so we're safe to proceed.

Jan 20, 2016 11:55 AM
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Sharon Kowitz
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We just built a new home, so there is not a lot I would remodel. But things I would have done differently. For instance I would have put the tile I used in one bathroom in all the bathrooms because I love it. Probably added more closets and storage space, etc. But to add value? Maybe more designer elements if I had more money :)

Jan 20, 2016 11:49 AM
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Lise Howe
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I would redo the master bath and the hall bath. 

Jan 20, 2016 11:34 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
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I would probably change the flooring in our kitchen from duraceramic to a hardwood flooring.

Jan 20, 2016 11:20 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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Kitchen is key; that includes refinishing wood floors post dog abuse.

Jan 20, 2016 08:13 PM
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Jack Gerbehy
Egg Harbor Township, NJ

knock it down and start over :)

Jan 20, 2016 08:13 PM
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
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Kithchen & bathrooms if you are looking for ROI , replace flooring also helps for a faster sale

Jan 20, 2016 08:07 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
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Good morning Ginger. Flooring always has a positive impact on value.

Jan 20, 2016 05:43 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Kitchen remodel is number one, bathrooms number two, Cosmetic Repairs and landscaping are most important to sell quickly.

Jan 20, 2016 03:39 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Rebuild my back porch, refinish the floors and paint.  

Jan 20, 2016 03:16 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Ginger Harper there was an excellent article on this topic.

Kitchen and Bathroom are considered the two biggest renovations for best ROI.

Jan 20, 2016 01:28 PM
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
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New flooring, siding and paint.

Jan 20, 2016 12:51 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kitchen remodel

Jan 20, 2016 12:44 PM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

To add value, Ginger Harper, we would renovate the hall/guest bathroom, as we have only changed out light fixtures.  Finish renovating the master bedroom bathroom, as the shower/toilet area has to be done, since the sinks / counter / mirrors / cabinets / light fixture, and ceiling fan are new.  A 'work in progress' as they say!

Jan 20, 2016 12:40 PM
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Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

We are refinishing the decks and the gazebo.  We just prepared the lawn for nice grass in the spring.  The next is paint some of the interior.  We bought last year and I am having a problem choosing the right paint color.

Jan 20, 2016 12:36 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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I need to change flooring out.  I have dated carpet in my greatroom.

Jan 20, 2016 12:00 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Remodel the master bath, bringing it up to date and putting a bath instead of a shower.

Jan 20, 2016 11:43 AM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
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New flooring through out...

Jan 20, 2016 11:32 AM
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Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
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Add hardwood flooring, create open floor plan and remodel kitchen.

Jan 20, 2016 11:20 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

We are replacing windows and two sliding glass doors and then a major kitchen remodel.

Jan 20, 2016 11:17 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Blow out my kitchen.

Jan 20, 2016 09:25 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
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NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I always say a "home is a work in progress." We remodeled our kitchen our master bath, secondary baths, pool, patio..a project a year to refresh!

Jan 20, 2016 09:24 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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The improvements that bring the most return in value are often roof, siding, windows, furnace, kitchen, bath, paint and flooring

Jan 20, 2016 09:08 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I built my home 8 years ago and it's in great shape. Doesn't really need much of anything... put in the best of everything when I built. But maybe I would add granite or quartz counters to the master bathroom. Not that it would bring much in extra money in a sale.

Jan 20, 2016 08:23 PM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Ginger. Statistically, kitchens, bathrooms and hardwood floors.

Jan 20, 2016 05:12 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Obviously: kitchen and bathrooms. Also adding more green features is very important for me personally. 

Jan 20, 2016 03:22 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Kitchens & Bathrooms will alway make you money when you sell.

Jan 20, 2016 01:47 PM
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Bob Crane
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Kitchen and bath.

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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kitchen and bathrooms (especially the master bath) are the two places that truly add value.

Jan 21, 2016 10:56 PM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
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Ginger - My wife has a list a mile long. I don't even know where to start.

Jan 21, 2016 06:33 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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The only thing I could do to add value would be to add square footage and that isn't likely to happen.

Jan 21, 2016 04:25 AM
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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Ginger,
I think we have already done about all of it. Granite, wood floors, heated tile floor in the bathroom, paint in and out, etc.

Jan 21, 2016 02:56 AM
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Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

We just did the floors thru out the house. Hardwood, tile and carpet in the bedrooms.. Looks great..

Jan 21, 2016 12:57 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

A kitchen upgrade would be at the top of the list.

 

Jan 21, 2016 12:56 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Funny you ask, today I'm having my worn asphalt driveway removed and replaced with a nice concrete one.  That will add a good value.  Looked into pavers as well, but there wasn't any additional value added by them over concrete, to justify the cost.

Jan 21, 2016 12:14 AM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

It's always kitchens and bathrooms.

Jan 20, 2016 11:44 PM