As a side comment about the exterior of the property, while the owner is not directly responsible for it (covered by Association Dues), a downside is if the HOA decides to defer the maintenance of the exterior of the property which would limit curb appeal.

I have found in my experience that your wow factors should be focused on curb appeal, kitchen, and master bath.As for appraising, it is helpful if you have other sold flips in the area for an appriaser to reference. if not, you can run the chance of it not appraising, even with an appriaser's adjustments so be careful.

Windows – Needs all new windows (I wasn’t quite sure how to count them, since some are side by side, some are smaller, and some are 3 panel…I counted 25 not including the middle portion of the 3 large pane windows) $6000Foundation – Looked okayLandscaping – Remove trees and shrubs, tear down and remove shed, bring in landscaping rocks, power-wash sidewalks and driveway, remove fence in front and back, put new fence in back, new mailbox, plant new shrubs/flowers for curb appeal. ($3000)Exterior – New exterior and screen doors ($1000) Change exterior light fixtures, new shutters ($400)Interior paint/carpentry – Remove all wood paneling and add/replace sheetrock where necessary.

Go by the properties and look at the curb appeal.

Usually, the lots are split and that's the extent of it, the builder has to bring in utilities, put in curb/gutter/sidewalk, etc.

Lack of curb appeal is a good sign of a tired owner who's ready to trade the asset.

You've got something that looks decent, but the curb appeal is not great outside and it LOOKS like a $3000 trailer.

It doesn't have terrific curb appeal...it's just ugly to look at.

Have you ever watched curb appeal?

It has 9 spaces and NO on street parking (just no room for it) Code would require at least 12-13, but the bigger concern is as we upgrade clientelle, they are much more likely to have 2 cars and this section of the road is already over crowded which doesn't help the curb appeal of the property.A possible solution is a vacant lot directly behind the subject property owned by a local business.