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Knob Changes !

By Sheldon Neal

Real Estate Agent with Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited

January 28, 2011 01:10 PM

If you are thinking of putting your home on the market, in addition to the standard, "declutter, depersonalize, paint, etc etc ", a simple, yet often overlooked upgrade are the "knobs" on your cabinets !!!

You can actually give a real quick facelift to some tired looking cabinets, simply by changing their knobs and drawer pulls !

There are so many different styles and sizes of knobs and pulls available these days, that you are sure to be able to find some that fit your home decor, whether its kitchen, bathroom or bedroom drawers and cabinets !

In this market where sellers are reluctant to put a large amount of money into their home just to put it on the market, replacing the knobs and pulls is a simple, quick, and inexpensive way to make your home show just a little better !

Good luck !!!

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Chandler Real Estate Liz Harris, MBA

Liz Harris Realty - Chandler, AZ

#ChandlerRealEstateAgent

I completely agree! Knobs are wonderful. I would just be certainly that they are put on straight!

Jan 28, 2011 01:11 PM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Sheldon, Good point! It is the small things that can make a difference. I think light fixtures are another thing that can make a huge difference in the looks of a house. They are so reasonable now days.

Jan 28, 2011 01:15 PM

Sheldon Neal

Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ

That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Liz ! I have seen total transformations from a quick knob change !Cheers!

Marchel ! Light fixtures are another great and simple upgrade ! Good point !!!!

Jan 28, 2011 01:24 PM

Alice Broadway

IXL Real Estate - Mobile, AL

Real Estate Broker

What a great tip to spruce up cabinets.

Jan 28, 2011 02:28 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Sheldon,

I'm with you knobs are magic in giving things an updtaed feel!

Jan 28, 2011 02:45 PM

Donna Paul

Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast - Dix Hills, NY

Long Island Home Specialist,All About Real Estate

Thanks Sheldon, That a great idea.. and it doesn't cost much... It really makes a difference.

Jan 28, 2011 03:04 PM

Jeff Belonger

Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ

The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Sheldon... you are a knob... lol Seriously, even the smallest or slightest changes can make a difference... nice to focus on knobs..and go Packers....

jeff belonger

Jan 28, 2011 03:38 PM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Sheldon-Good thinking. Hope you are coming all good.

Jan 29, 2011 01:07 AM

Mara Hawks

First Realty Auburn - Auburn, AL

Inactive-2012 REALTOR - Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL

hi Sheldon, when I first saw the top photo, I thought you'd installed grab bars to assist with your shoulder surgery recovery! Well, we all can use a helping hand, and nothing like doing it up in great style! Hope you are doing well and recovering nicely. Cheers!

Jan 29, 2011 01:26 AM

Lee & Pamela St. Peter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC

Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

What great advice Sheldon... it's funny, just yesterday while showing a couple an older home with a tad outdated kitchen, I made the same comment, you can really do a lot to update a kitchen just by changing the knobs...

Jan 29, 2011 04:15 AM

Cherise Selley

Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Realtor

Sheldon,

I'd be interested to see how you would use that right shoulder to assemble new knobs on some kitchen cabinets. Just kidding. Glad you're moving forward from this surgery and best to you for a speeding and full recovery... g

Jan 29, 2011 04:33 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

New knobs can make a big change to update a kitchen. Kind of weird how just a little new 'jewelry' can make a home sparkle!

Jan 29, 2011 06:02 AM

Sheldon Neal

Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ

That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Alice ! Thanks - it works great !

Dorie !Simple and effective!

Donna ! And inexpensive is very chic right now ;o)

Jeff ! hahah ! And theres me thinking you may be the biggest knob I know !! lol ! j/k of course !!! Go Steelers !!!

Valerie ! Ha ! Yes those drawer pulls are very versatile !

Sharon !Thanks and yes I'm on the mend !

Mara ! HAHAHAHA ! Grab bars !!!! lololol

Pamela !We think alike ...again ;o)

Gordon ! lol ! You'd be amazed at what I have already mastered left handed ! Cheers !!!

Anna ! My wife has a similar theory about jewelry !!!! lol

Jan 29, 2011 06:20 AM

Olga Diaz

COLDWELL BANKER TOMLINSON - Pullman, WA

Potter, Mng Broker, CRS, ASP, ePRO, ABR

Sheldon, a great idea to spruce up hour home for resale. Fresh paint is another idea :)

Jan 29, 2011 09:39 AM

Sheldon Neal

Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ

That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Olga ! Yep ! There are some small things that can make a big difference!

Jan 29, 2011 10:23 AM

Karen Bernetti

Southington, CT

The small stuff sure goes a long way and it doesn't have to be expensive to freshen up your house.

Jan 29, 2011 02:55 PM

Elizabeth Cooper-Golden

Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL

Huntsville AL MLS

Sheldon, Great advice my friend. Changing knobs is SO darned easy, but buyers don't want the hassle of it all. Best money spent, isn't it? Hope you are doing well. Don't know how you are doing such a great job typing one handed, but you are doing a great job!!!

Jan 29, 2011 03:05 PM

Sheldon Neal

Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ

That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Karen ! Yup ! I recommend all the inexpensive stuff whenever possible !

E-Coop ! Ha ! I managed to slip my right hand out of the front of the sling, so I can type with two hands for now !!! Cheers !

Jan 29, 2011 03:14 PM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Sheldon.. This is excellent advice. I put Liquid Gold on my wood cabinents, and changed the hardward... just to make a small change in the appearance. Wouldn't you know, neighbors thought I got brand new cabinets. LOL.

I would recommend this to every seller... it couldn't hurt.

Jan 31, 2011 12:18 AM

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