[Carla B]

We recently sold our condo in South Florida which had been rented out for over two years. In 2010 we ripped out the old carpet and put in neutral tile flooring. We were warned about spending money on upgrades, but when we put it on the market to sell recently it sold within five days. We figure that the $5K we spent returned to us at least $15K plus the selling price was higher than any experienced there in a couple years. I just think you have to be selective about what you do.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Yorio

Guess you are telling me to do all that? We've done the kitchen to open up to the dining room because younger couples don't entertain in formal dining rooms any more except at Thanksgiving and Christmas. And what is this obsession with granite counter tops? We've done the bathrooms and most younger couples don't take bath but showers only? We've redone the patio and the family room. Now, if we throw away the furnitures, get rid of paintings and stuffed animals, could we get a bidding war going? I hope so.

You're right ... younger people love granite counters, open concept everything, big walk-in showers and stainless steel appliances.

It sure sounds as if you're doing everything right. Fingers crossed for a bidding war!