APPRAISALS ASK AN EXPERT! I'm thinking of selling my house. Should I replace the roof and the kitchen? Mike Crowley Sr., Owner A The quick answer is, if the roof is in visibly poor condition then by all means replace the roof. The typical roof replacement will add 2/3 or more of its cost to the value of the house. In addition, the new roof will enhance the curb appeal and remove a negative factor that might dissuade potential buyers. The answer to the kitchen question is a little more difficult. Minor kitchen updates (at moderate cost) will make the house more attractive to most potential buyers. But a complete kitchen replacement will return only 20% to 40% of the cost, and the style of the cabinets and counter tops may not be to the liking of some potential buyers. REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS, LTD Michael R. Crowley, SR., SRA, RM Michael R. Crowley, JR., SRA Certified General Appraisers/Analysts 200 West St. Paul Street, Spring Valley 815-664-4422 Fax 815-663-1017 realapprsr@aol.com SM-LA1852864 APPRAISALS ASK AN EXPERT! I'm thinking of selling my house. Should I replace the roof and the kitchen? Mike Crowley Sr., Owner A The quick answer is, if the roof is in visibly poor condition then by all means replace the roof. The typical roof replacement will add 2/3 or more of its cost to the value of the house. In addition, the new roof will enhance the curb appeal and remove a negative factor that might dissuade potential buyers. The answer to the kitchen question is a little more difficult. Minor kitchen updates (at moderate cost) will make the house more attractive to most potential buyers. But a complete kitchen replacement will return only 20% to 40% of the cost, and the style of the cabinets and counter tops may not be to the liking of some potential buyers. REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS, LTD Michael R. Crowley, SR., SRA, RM Michael R. Crowley, JR., SRA Certified General Appraisers/Analysts 200 West St. Paul Street, Spring Valley 815-664-4422 Fax 815-663-1017 realapprsr@aol.com SM-LA1852864