We frequently receive calls from homeowners who are interested in remodeling their home to prepare it for sale. Frequently, the desire to make improvements is accompanied with an expectation that the investment will be recouped in the purchase price. Unfortunately, while improvements are likely to shorten the time that a house remains on the market, there are very few that will increase the sales price dollar for dollar. Indeed, the bigger the project, the more likely the cost of the project will greatly exceed the expected return.