@Dawn Brenengen Hey Dawn,Thanks for the tips and you're correct.

@Dawn Anastasi @Kirk R. 

It dawned on me a couple days ago after listening to a couple podcasts back-to-back. 

And did Dawn have it right?

It is always darkest just before the dawn.."

After writing it it started to dawn on me more and more that the average person could not do this.

Somehow between the time they hear that, and the time of our appointment it dawns on them what that statement means and they turn into another "no show".Great story dude!

I am making repairs and updates to my deceased mother-in-laws home so we can put it on the market,we are having a new roof put on,paint,carpet,faucets,etc.The big ticket is the windows,the cost to replace them would be around 5K.What kind of return can I expect to get.Also,it has no dishwasher and no rear access to the yard,how big a problem are these.

3) full carpet replacement (home is 1,474 sq ft)4) interior and exterior paint work needed (home built in 1940)5) needs vinyl windows (there are 12-15 windows)6) some wall areas need to be re-sheet rocked due to holes made from previous owner(s)7) basement ceiling is low and should be lifted (room to be lifted another 6")8.) need insulation and sheet rock in basement to cover foundation area to turn into a potential family room area9) new kitchen cabinets10) appliances (washer/dryer/stove/dishwasher/fridge)11) new kitchen countertops12) update bedroom closets13) install regular sized door and doorways for 3 bedrooms14) new front and back door15) turn upstairs into a master suite... knock out a few walls and alter 2 bedrooms upstairs to a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and an attached master bathroom16) landscape and curb appeal17) stairs are kind of steep leading upstairs... don't know if could be changed?

Currently have window units, no WD connections, no dishwasher, basically not updated.