Most Effective Improvements to Increase Property Value

[Mark Douglas]

In your experience, what areas of improvement have contributed the most in increasing the property valuation? (i.e. Complete demo/reno vs. new paint)  (Also in the General RE forum, but I wanted to hear from rehabbers especially!)

[John Dykes]

Depends on comps in the area and what budget you are working with. 3bdr 1ba house may benefit from an extra bath for example. As always paint, landscaping and general cleaning of house and property. dont forget about those nasty bathtubs needing refinishing.