We do primarily custom work, and so really need team members that know their craft and can view the blueprints and function independently and autonomously.

As it is the kitchen is functional but I personally would like the space more if it was updated.

I could see where the commercial side of things might not be as robust.

(some may be concern more with aesthetics, some with functionality, and some with being cost effective: so you have to understand and know what combination of all of that and balance of those you want for your project). example: sometimes I work with home owners or investors that want a good balance of those... or sometimes, some clients say to me...Sebastian, I don't care about saving money (I don't want to over pay) but I am not concern with budget to a realistic extent. :) I also saw: 4900 270th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98053Listed for $700k (2500 sq ft) but it looks to be a fixer : @ $277 per sq ft with a huge lot: (I don't know if the same market as the home above: and where your realtor would come in... ) but if you look at this: you could buy something like this and renovate it: and add the ADU : 1000 sq ft for about $150k to $200k all in: where you spend $100k on the main home: and now you are all in for $700k + $100k +$200k : total $1 million (which is less than the finished home above). 

I know from experience that my portable charger (what they are likely using) will not function if the outlet is not grounded. 

We plan to finish it so it can function as a walkin close/spa.

I am an Electrician by trade and have run my own business for about 10 years now.As an electrician I have great first hand knowledge about how houses are built and function but that is where my real estate knowledge ends.

Net migration is a function of the job market in Alaska compared to the lower 48; we run inverse to the lower 48 in that way.

The rest of the house is functional and you're doing what you can to fix the problem.

However, it could still pass with a 1950s kitchen as long as it's fully functional and then your contractor go in and modern up the place.