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The
kitchen
is
the
most
important
room
to
stage
in
your
home.
Potential
home
buyers
will
want
to
view
it
void
of
unnecessary
countertop
appliances
and
clutter.
By
showcasing
your
kitchen
in
the
best
possible
light,
you
can
potentially
sell
your
home
faster
and increase
the
closing
price.
Even
in a
slow
real
estate
market,
making
your
kitchen
attractive
to a
buyer
could
make
the
difference.
Clean
up
the
kitchen
Studies
have
shown
that
one
of
the
dirtiest
places
in
the
home
is
the
kitchen.
Before
you
list,
pull
out
those
rubber
gloves
and
give
everything
a
good
scrub
so
that
the
kitchen
sparkles.
Replace
unsightly
floor
tiles,
or
in a
worst-case
scenario,
consider
a
complete
floor
makeover.
Pay
special
attention
to
the
cabinetry;
in
older
homes,
it
is
common
to
see
cracks
in
the
beaded
caulking
between
the
ceiling
and
the
trim
above
the
cupboards.
For
less
than
$10,
you
can
buy
a
pre-mixed
tube
of
crack
filler
and
make
it
look
like
new.
Also,
to
give
the
kitchen
an
inexpensive
facelift,
consider
replacing
the
fixturing
– an
affordable
way
to
give
doors
and
drawers
a
second
wind.
Clutter
is a
kitchen
killer
Kitchens
are
the
focal
point
of
almost
every
home.
A
great
rule
of
thumb
for
the
staging
of a
kitchen
is
to
leave
no
more
than
two
appliances
on
your
counter.
After
you
have
uncluttered
the
kitchen
counter,
brighten
and
soften
the
space
by
adding
some
fresh
fruit,
new
dishtowels,
a
cookbook,
and
plants
or
flowers.
Modernizing
today
will
help
you
sell
tomorrow
Modernizing
your
kitchen
can
help
you
sell
your
home
for
years
to
come. Renovating
your
kitchen now
will
let
you
enjoy
new
appliances
while
boosting
the
value
of
your
home
for
the
future.
While
you
may
want
to
take
specific
appliances
with
you,
stainless
steel
can
make
almost
any
kitchen
sing.
Another
way
to
add
value
to
your
kitchen
is
to
install
concealed
appliances
–
hiding
the
dishwasher
and
fridge,
for
example,
can
really
spice
up
your
kitchen
for
buyers.
Also
popular
are
dual
microwave/convection
oven
(prices
can
vary
between
$200
-
$900
for
higher-end
stainless
built-ins)
–
another
appliance
quickly
becoming
a
staple
in
most
modern
kitchens.
If
you
can’t
replace
appliances,
be
sure
to
have
them
repaired
and
cleaned.
It’s
also
a
good
idea
to
clean
your
fridge
and
stove,
as
buyers
will
almost
always
open
oven
and
fridge
doors.
Lighting
Take
the
time
to
make
sure
all
the
existing
light
fixtures
have
working
light
bulbs.
Make
sure
the
blinds
are
open
on
all
the
windows
and,
if
required,
add
a
small
table
lamp
or
two
to
accent
a
dark
corner.
…
And
the
kitchen
sink
Another kitchen
remodeling
idea is
to
upgrade
your
“sinkware.”
New
faucets,
soap
dispensers
and
sinks
(whether
you
are
reglazing
or
replacing
altogether)
are
affordable
ways
to
give
the
kitchen
an
immediate
facelift.
Don’t
forget,
buyers
love
to
turn
on
the
kitchen
faucet
when
touring
a
home.
The
kitchen
is
the
most
important
room
and
biggest
selling
feature
in
your
house.
Staging
it
properly
can
make
every
potential
buyer
say,
“this
could
be
my
kitchen.”
Contact
Me
I can help you with every
aspect of buying or selling your home because I’m
experienced, because I am a Better Homes and Gardens
Rand Realty Real Estate Professional . . .and because I
care.
As
your
Better
Homes
and
Gardens
Rand
Realty
Sales
Professional,
I
will
provide
you
with
the
information
you
need
to
make
an
educated
decision.
The relationship between a home buyer or seller and their agent is based on trust, shared goals and understanding. I strive to continually improve and to do this I listen and take the needs and wants into consideration.
For assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact me, whether it's to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question - no pressure, no hassle, no obligation - just a friendly conversation. I would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you. |
