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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Doing a highly personal or expensive remodel, like installing a luxury kitchen or bold custom finishes.

Sellers are usually better off focusing on minor, broad-appeal updates such as fresh neutral paint, small repairs, deep cleaning, curb appeal, and simple fixtures.

 

Aug 30, 2026 07:14 PM
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Corinne Guest
Corinne Guest - Lake Barrington, IL
Retired Broker. FX Trader, Golden Retrievers.

Anything big but carpets were either a hit or complete miss. I told sellers carpet choice is very personal. Stick to the little tweaks and leave the rest, but price right.

Aug 31, 2026 05:08 AM
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Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

I would say any major remodel, as it is doubtful you will get your money back. Better to repair or spot upgrade to make it look good and presentable. For example, kitchen and bathroom remodels. You can however put in a new toilet, put in new faucets or light fixtures. In the kitchen new appliances, faucets or replace a damaged counter.

Aug 30, 2026 05:24 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Installing a hot tub in the house Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL 🙃

Aug 31, 2026 08:13 AM
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Richie & You
pearlsforthesoul.com - Cedar City, UT
Author & Consultant

Joe,

I wouldn't do any painting, floor covering or landscaping except if it was repair oriented Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL 

Aug 31, 2026 06:51 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

It is Monday morning and starting the week agreeing with Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs. is easy for me. 

Aug 31, 2026 04:57 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 

   Bathroom upgrades that are too much for the house.  I saw a 3/2 1400SF house, in the MBR they had installed a monster Whirlpool bath and a walk-in shower.  It was overwhelming and out of place!

 

Aug 31, 2026 04:13 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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Anything really. Keep it simple 

Repair anything that doesn't work right.

Clean, clear, paint. Flooring if needed. 

Price it according to the current market

this is not the time to gamble with a reno! 

Aug 31, 2026 05:58 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Best to focus on things that need to be fixed and let the buyers decide how they want to renovate it. 

Aug 30, 2026 07:45 PM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

None. Flooring, window treatments, bathroom/kitchen renovations and even paint are all highly personal in taste. I have seen many sellers lose buyers and money when they renovated to their taste.  Just do minor repairs vs renovations, clean thoroughly and price accordingly.

Aug 31, 2026 12:26 PM
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Carmen Brooks
PropTech AI - Casper, WY
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a complete upscale kitchen or bathroom remodel.
Aug 31, 2026 10:47 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Any kind of remodeling.  The house should be show ready at the time it's being shown.

Aug 31, 2026 08:48 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Refinishing wood floors.

Sep 03, 2026 12:30 PM