About this episode
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.VIDEO SECTIONS & TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:24 Topic intro: Renovations with the best ROI before selling3:34 Market timing and seasonal selling considerations5:39 The #1 renovation for ROI: painting your home6:35 The scramble effect: waiting too long to prepare9:33 Why hiring a designer can make your sale12:04 Real numbers: the true cost of repainting a 2,000 sq. ft. home13:41 Baseboards, scuffs, and hidden details that matter15:34 Flooring upgrades: refinish or replace?17:07 When poor DIY work hurts your home value20:06 The kitchen dilemma: renovate or refresh?24:14 The real numbers behind a kitchen refresh25:43 Budget breakdown: what each update costs28:45 Lighting layout mistakes to avoid30:40 Knowing your spending cutoff when upgrading appliances33:00 Outro/recapWatch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21kLinktree:https://linktr.ee/kormendytrottInstagram:https://instagram.com/kormendytrottYouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottFacebook:https://facebook.com/kormendytrottX:https://x.com/kormendytrottLinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/ktrealtyTikTok:https://tiktok.com/@kormendytrottThe Kormendy Trott Team was formed in 2011 by Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott. Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, KT has grown into a full-service real estate group serving Halton Region, Peel Region, and the Greater Toronto Area.
