Remember, if someone charges you $1,000 to do a job, YOU HAVE TO EARN ABOUT $1400 OR SO TO NET THE $1,000.Curb appeal, front entry appeal, trim, clean, all amenities.

On top of that, if they trim it a lot the tree may be lopsided and damage my property if it falls.

You will only then have to tape the trim off.

I am a big believer in the 80/20 principle and "trimming the fat" so I really like what you said with "what works vs. what doesn't".

You may want to consider investing in a HVLP sprayer and learning how to use it for walls and trim.

White trimmed french doors open to a spacious outdoor patio, perfect for entertaining.

Put it in a fertilizer sprayer and get the walls where a cat might spay and in the trim. 

I would also paint the inside walls and install new trim.

, relocating to area in droves.Could be just what I've been looking for.It needs some updating inside and it's got a super ugly tree out front that kills the curb appeal.I love this tree bc I think it's scaring people away and maybe creating a GREAT opportunity.I don't like it bc I'm not sure how expensive it would be to remove.I'm going to call some contractors and trimming people as soon as the holiday's over but thought I'd ask here too.Any thoughts from wise, experienced folks?

if the bathroom needs lots of work(plumping, toilet, shower) pay someone to get it done fast before you move in. flooring, vanity, painting, ceilings, trim can be done by yourself to save money.