And do those sources of information have any interests involved in the
question? Who advertises on those shows? And if it was generally
believed that renovation didn't pay off, how many people would watch
them? Do the realtors who advise owners to renovate before selling get
commissions based only on the pre-renovation value of the house?

Amazing the divergence of opinions on thisa subject. my situation
invested 12 grand made a extra 18 grand and the house sold faster.

I suggest anyone considering selling check their local library. its
free and see what the sell house books say.

I have a question for the dis believers....

Why is house flipping became so popular today if upgrading doesnt
result in more profit

Go right ahead sell your house cheap if you want, a hard worker will
buy it, fix it up and make a nice profit.... by selling it to someone
else for a lot more