Home buyers want three things more than anything, and if they get ALL three at once, their purchase price will be at the very top end of the market.  The first thing they want is they want the property all renovated before they move in.  Many people have a mistaken notion that buyers want a blank canvass, so they can make their own decision on remodeling.  This is quite false.  Most don't have the time or energy for renovating, and they will pay a substantially higher price to have it .  The second thing buyers want is a home with modern or contemporary finishes.  Yes, all human beings have ego, and they will pay a far higher price to feed that ego.  You can bet they cannot wait to have friends and family over for a