Stage Your Kitchen: WOW Your Buyers
Straightforward; Staging is conceptually really simple.
In a nutshell it's cleaning, organizing and decorating your
home to make it look its best for potential buyers.
Because the kitchen is one of the most used rooms, it can be a bit of a challenge to properly stage.
You can't just set it up for showings and never use it!
Yet, an effectively staged kitchen can
help sell your home because it’s the room that buyers often
scrutinize and remember most. BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS SELL HOMES.
Here is your basic KITCHEN STAGING 101:
• BE RELENTLESS WHEN DE-CLUTTERING YOUR KITCHEN.
Unnecessary items? Stow them, sell them or get rid of them.
• CLEAR THE COUNTERTOPS. RULE OF THUMB: Maximum of two appliances in
view. Now the buyers will see that there’s lots of surface
space available.
• SHINY SINK. Does your usual cleaner do the job? If not, there
are a variety of specialty products available for cleaning all kinds of sinks,
including stainless steel.
• HOW ABOUT SOME UPGRADES?
Simply replacing cabinetry hardware can make a big difference.
Perhaps installing a new countertop. Upgrading decisions will depend on your kitchens'
age and condition. Talk to your REALTOR®. The return may be worth the investment.
• PAINT AND STAIN.
So easily affordable and what a huge improvement it can make.
A new coat of stain or other finish can make older, worn cabinets look new again.
• FRESH FLOWERS in a vase brighten up any room, especially
the kitchen.
• DOUBLE DUTY. If there isn't space for a regular kitchen table and chairs,
consider a small bistro table with a couple of stools if there's room.
Then your buyer will see that there’s at least the option to eat-in.
The fact is: Kitchens and bathrooms sell, so showing off your kitchen to it's best advantage can put more money in your pocket in the end.
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