kitchen update
We all know that kitchens and bathrooms sell houses; at the same time, what can you do in the kitchen? I mean you can’t move the device. The kitchen is the heart of family activity, the kitchen is not only used for preparing and eating meals, but also for phone calls, daily life planning, and family conversation. All this activity can create disorder. Buyers want to see a space that is clean, organized, and updated.
Think of the kitchen as the focal point of the entire house, it’s the most used room in your house and it’s the most expensive room to update. Buyers would rather pay more for a home with an updated kitchen. Remolding the kitchen will give you the highest return on investment of any room.
When preparing the kitchen, you must look to your competition. You want to look at the floors, appliances, lighting, countertops, and the feel of your competitive kitchen. You have to know what you’re up against!
Kitchens tend to display a lot of personal items; Get all your magnets and photos out of the fridge. These items distract the buyer, instead of imagining them living in the space where they are learning about their lives. Clean your countertops, put away your coffee maker, toaster, and all other appliances. This will make the space appear larger with plenty of counter space.
One of the cheapest improvements you can make to your kitchen is to update the paint. If you have outdated colored wallpaper or paint, it’s a great way to freshen up the space. A light neutral paint is the most successful when it comes to staging.
Refinishing cabinets is an inexpensive way to breathe new life into your date kitchen. Replace your faucet with something that’s on-trend, besides the hardware store, the big box stores have plenty of options to fit any budget.
As for the countertop, whether it has stains, burns, or is simply outdated, there are plenty of options to upgrade depending on your budget. Granite is the president, but not so cheap to achieve the same look, you can use large tiles with narrow grout lines.
Formica is the most economical option when renovating your countertop. Formica comes in a large selection of textures and colors. Choose a neutral color and a style that will be in style for a few years.
The current flooring is at the top of the buyer’s wish list, upgrading the flooring is another expensive item in your staging budget. Spending the money to update your condos before listing them will prevent buyers from lowering your asking price.
Hardwood flooring can be resurfaced, if it is still in good condition. Resurfacing is a cheaper alternative to replacing the floor. If you have vinyl that is dated or worn, replace it. Vinyl comes in many options today and does a wonderful job of breathing new life into your space.
All your hard work will pay off when the offer starts rolling in!
Elysse Bullock
Simply elegant staging