Location: Illinois
Submitted 05/23/12 03:39 PM

Q. We are remodeling our kitchen. We Want to put in a walk in pantry, but this will eliminate the "eat in" area of the kitchen. Will this hurt resale?

 

Answer #1
Submitted 05/23/12 04:05 PM
MIKE SCHNEIDER, ABR, CDPE, SFR (Brokerocity Real Estate): Agent in Lake in the Hills, IL MIKE SCHNEIDER, ABR, CDPE, SFR (Brokerocity Real Estate)
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i would prioritize the 'eat-in" area as opposed to the walk in pantry. I believe there would be more appeal factor with "eat-in" kitchen..perhaps you can compromise and have both, by modifying. Best wishes.....Mike

Answer #2
Submitted 05/23/12 04:10 PM
Dianne Goode, North Raleigh Realtor ~ Raleigh Cary Realty ~ (Author of Field Guide to Difficult Clients ): Agent in Raleigh, NC Dianne Goode, North Raleigh Realtor ~ Raleigh Cary Realty ~ (Author of Field Guide to Difficult Clients )
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I would recommend that you not eliminate the eat-in area.  People expect to have that.  You will create an issue that may affect resale.

Answer #3
Submitted 05/23/12 04:18 PM
Alan May, Coldwell Banker Realtor® Evanston, Illinois & Northern Suburbs (847.425.3779 almay@aol.com): Agent in Evanston, IL Alan May, Coldwell Banker Realtor® Evanston, Illinois & Northern Suburbs (847.425.3779 almay@aol.com)
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Personally, I'd rather see an eat-in kitchen, than a kitchen with a walk-in-pantry.  I think that holds more value than the pantry.

That is, of course, if the kitchen has enough cabinet and counter space otherwise.
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