After 365 weeks of real estate talk, Adrian Trott and Ariel Kormendy break down which home upgrades actually deliver the best ROI before selling. From paint colours to kitchen makeovers, Ariel and Adrian share real-life numbers, examples, and insights on what’s worth your money—and what isn’t. Whether you’re thinking of selling soon or just improving your space, this episode reveals where your investment pays off most.

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0:00 Intro

2:24 Topic intro: Renovations with the best ROI before selling

3:34 Market timing and seasonal selling considerations

5:39 The #1 renovation for ROI: painting your home

6:35 The scramble effect: waiting too long to prepare

9:33 Why hiring a designer can make your sale

12:04 Real numbers: the true cost of repainting a 2,000 sq. ft. home

13:41 Baseboards, scuffs, and hidden details that matter

15:34 Flooring upgrades: refinish or replace?

17:07 When poor DIY work hurts your home value

20:06 The kitchen dilemma: renovate or refresh?

24:14 The real numbers behind a kitchen refresh

25:43 Budget breakdown: what each update costs

28:45 Lighting layout mistakes to avoid

30:40 Knowing your spending cutoff when upgrading appliances

33:00 Outro/recap

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In 2011, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott formed The Kormendy Trott Team, now often referred to as KT (thanks to our logo!). The foundation of KT is built on providing unmatched value and attention to detail in everything we do. From our ever-expanding, comprehensive list of exclusive services to our expertly trained team, you will receive the highest level of care throughout your entire real estate journey.

Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, the KT Team has grown into a large team of exceptional REALTORS®, a client-care department, and now includes KT media, KT Commercial and KT Property Management to provide our clients with a complete lineup of genuine, professional, and proven services across Halton Region, Peel Region and the surrounding Regions within the Greater Toronto Area.

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