Most if not all construction in California is built with earthquakes in mind so I do not forsee much In added costs however I have seen a few properties up here in north California that do have enhanced foundations especially on a hill but your engineers will be able to figure that out. 

They look good, not perfect.The issue I have always had with many pro photos is that they are enhanced to within an inch of their lives.

Once he was successful in his heist, he attempted to hide his spoils through a series of complex transactions which he hoped would be enhanced as he hid behind the mystery of the ‘darknet,’” said IRS-CI Special Agent in Charge Tyler Hatcher.Silk Road was shut down in October 2013 after the FBI arrested founder Ross Ulbricht, who was later found guilty in a jury trial and sentenced to life in prison.In addition to seizing the bitcoin, federal agents also seized $661,900 in U.S. currency from Zhong’s house and silver and gold bars.Zhong pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

By streamlining the investment process, improving property management, enhancing customer experience, and unlocking new investment opportunities, First 48 Offers is helping investors and real estate professionals maximize their returns and stay ahead of the competition.

There is a lot more to it  than having a great camera.Pros also use software to adjust the pictures and enhance the color, brightness, contrast etc for an optimal photo.

So, while the value will be enhanced by the changes, it will not be enhanced AS MUCH as if the 600 sf and additional bedroom were above grade. 

Yes, two studies from private research institutions:- Northwestern University "FSBO sellers ended up with a significantly enhanced net sale price because they didn't have to pay the brokerage commission that real estate agents charge seller” https://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2007/06/fsbo.html- Stanford University: “The use of a broker does not significantly affect either the average initial asking price or the average selling price of a home” https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IdAEb6LJC6DH7BUltgOtIStkUYUvjnZW/viewThe truth is that real estate is a market like any other.

It's reassuring to see Airbnb take proactive measures to enhance the user experience.

Because at this point in time myself and my lobbyist are drafting legislation to protect Hoosiers from any further moratoriums as well as trying to create a marketing campaign to enhance and EDUCATE the public of HOUSING PROVIDERS and the reality of the nature of our businesses.

Have the AC checked out and rehabbed if needed.Ask her if she wants new living room and bedroom carpet, if so, apartment tan.Paint the walls inside if she would like that.Take her drapes down and take them to the cleaners for a spruce up.Redo the exterior paint to a modern color, and keep an eye on the roof.Have the yard spruced up if it needs it, plantings cut back, trees trimmed.Since she is a friend of the family, I say make it nicer place for her, since she was so nice to you.I would probably leave the kitchen alone, other than a new vinyl floor.And swapping out the bathtub for a walk in shower might be a lifestyle enhancement for her (with ADA grab bars).Of course you don't "Have" to do any of this.