All Forum Posts by: Rodney Marcantel

Not much to go on. Don't know how you would expect anyone to give an estimate with seeing inside photos and an inspection.

Ceramic Tile floor to ceiling in shower and half way up around the rest of the bathroom. Inexpensive and durable.

Dark stains like walnut are richer and add elegance as well as help to anchor and showcase furniture better as long as the furniture is lighter tones and color.

Most expensive areas are kitchens and bathrooms. So in the kitchen, restore or resurface cabinets. You can replace doors on cabinets far cheaper than new cabinets. $70 for doors (any size) and $45 for drawers (any size) at kitchenreface.com. You can also use Corian counters instead of granite but depending on the price point you're selling at, you may need granite. If so, go with a lower quality granite or pre-fabbed granite if your space can accept that.

In the bathrooms, if tile is standard and in good shape, you can glaze the tile. Same for the tubs. Glazing is far less expensive than replacing tile and tubs.

You can go with laminate instead of glue or nail down hardwoods. However, get higher quality laminate that is thicker than cheap laminate. It will last longer and look/sound better.

Salvage as much of the yard as you can and replace only what is necessary. Shouldn't compromise on curb appeal but you can make some smarter choices and by doing the work yourself, you can save with sweat equity.

This is a great place and pricing for custom doors both in size and color. Hope this helps. About $70 per door.

http://www.kitchenreface.com

Floor Plans for iPAD is a great tool and only $14.95. Great for basic flat layout plans. It's what Hilary uses on HGTV's show "Love it or List it".

Money talks and motivates. Set payment check points on completion of tasks and pay as they finish and you approve.

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Interview with CI President who was 29 at the time he was interviewed (2011)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLbUU6m2-eQ

Number 1 - Not being prepared to make the deal. That means not enough knowledge about the market where you want to buy and not ready with funds to pull the trigger. Good deals get snatched up fast and those with cash usually get the deals and leaves first timers with not so great deals because cash talks.