My condo had a nice view but the kitchen is really really outdated. Should I renovate it before I sell it?

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Yes. More ROI on kitchen renovations than any other room in the house

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This is an easy analysis

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Comp shop update kitchens in your comp zone and see if you will get your $$ back

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Kitchen budget vs sale less 6-7% realtor fee or sell it at list and give a cash back option to the seller to have them do it

Also, do I have to tip the renovation? Say if the quote is 20k, do you end up paying 20% tip plus tax?

Ask for a labor quote only. Bring the supplies to the job site . That way you can return what you don’t use and it doesn’t leave the job site
. You don’t want to pay someone to shop for you. Have the store deliver the larger items like Sheetrock or appliances or large furniture.

Contingency is usually 10% of the total cost of the project.

Put the materials on a 0% credit card

Yes, people buy homes on emotion

No or do just a few things

Yes. A nice kitchen remodel can easily increase the worth of a house

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