Turn Your Kitchen Into a Buyer's Dream
(NC)-Selling a home takes preparation. In fact, experts agree that property appearance and condition play a big role in the home sale process. However, homeowners are often hesitant to renovate since they may not recoup the value in the sale price. With strategic updates in key rooms, such as kitchens, you can increase the value of your home to sell more easily and at a higher price.
With just a weeks' time you can easily turn your kitchen into your selling feature with these seven projects.
Clean Up
Homebuyers want to envision a home as theirs - not yours. Start by removing everything from the top and sides of your refrigerator and clear off countertops. By eliminating clutter and personal effects, your kitchen will look neat, clean - and even larger.
Fix Up Your Faucet
The faucet is the workhorse of the kitchen - and a focal point - so add a fashionable and functional new faucet. For an affordable price, you can find beautiful models, such as Moen's Solidad pulldown kitchen faucet, that will add functionality and updated styling to the whole room.
Pull it Together
Once you've updated the faucet, pull the rest of the finishes in the room together by updating the hardware. Drawer pulls and knobs in a beautiful stainless finish are a simple project and dramatically update the look of cabinets.
Become Ultra-Organized
Potential buyers will open everything to assess the storage potential. Organize to make your kitchen look like a storage dream - not nightmare. Many cabinet manufacturers offer custom shelves to help organize, or you can find simple organization systems at local retailers.
Curtain Call
Windows are a selling point in any room. Be sure that windows and blinds are free of dust, fingerprints or pet nose prints for a bright and cheerful display. Adding a neutral, but classic curtain can be a nice touch to frame these focal points of the room.
Follow the Light
Does your kitchen have outdated brass lighting fixtures? If so, update your hanging chandelier with a model in a finish that coordinates with the rest of the room. Varieties of classic-designed light fixtures are available at local home improvement stores and will instantly light up your kitchen décor -- literally.
Cosmetic Cover-ups
You may not notice the small paint chips in the trim or stain on the carpet, but homebuyers will. A fresh coat of paint on walls and trim will add more value than its cost and let buyers know that your home is well kept and clean.
Within a week you can easily increase the value of your home in the eyes of potential buyers - as well as provide an enjoyable space for yourself until you sell.
- News Canada