What’s one of the most important rooms in your home? When it comes to selling your property quickly, and for the best price, the answer is clearly the kitchen. In fact, one of the most common explanations buyers often give for not making an offer is, “I liked the house, but I wasn’t too keen on the kitchen.”
That doesn’t mean you must do a major renovation. However, you should do what you can to make the kitchen as attractive as possible to buyers.
Here are some ideas:
- Clear off the Counters: First, clear the countertops. Put away the toaster and other items. You want to make the entire countertop area seem as spacious as possible.
- Spruce up old Cabinets: If the cabinetry is old, you can spruce it up by installing new knobs, handles and other hardware. A fresh coat of paint on the walls and ceiling can also make the kitchen look like it has had a major renovation – but will only cost a few hundred dollars. According to an article on the website HGTV.com. “The fastest, most inexpensive kitchen updates include painting and new cabinet hardware.”
- Counter Top Rejuvenation: Replacing the countertops is a more expensive renovation but may be worthwhile if the current counters are old and worn. This is not your only option, there are many different DIY options out there that you can use to spruce up your current countertop for a fraction of the cost.
- Clean and Tidy: Finally, when preparing your kitchen for a viewing, make sure it’s clean and tidy. The garbage and recycling bins should be empty. Buyers will open cabinets, so make sure items on shelves are neatly organized with the front labels facing forward.
There are many other ways to make the most important rooms in your home look great to potential buyers. Contact us for more details!
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