Working Kitchens Catch the Eye of Aspiring Chefs
Rose is absolutely right. In today's market, having the right features in your kitchen will attract more buyers. If you are looking to remodel, investing more in your kitchen may be the best way to go. Before making those decisions, consult with a professional. You don't want to have an over-improvement for the neighborhood.
It’s astonishing how many people believe they are the next Mario Batali and have taken to the kitchen in a serious way.
Ratings for cooking shows are at an all-time high as viewers are enamored
with the idea of being culinary masters. Home sellers are upgrading to professional-style kitchens to capitalize on the craze, and their investments are paying off in more potential buyers and attractive returns when their homes sell.
One of the easiest steps appealing to today’s tastes is adding stainless steel appliances and sinks, as sleek stainless resists scratches and is easy to maintain. Cast iron is another attractive choice for sinks, as they add color and are large enough for the pots and pans most chefs require. Still another popular amenity for the kitchen is pot filler, which serve as extendible faucets and can be installed next to your stovetop or prep sink for easy water access.
Granite and quartz countertops are among the favorites of home chefs, who require proper working space and cool surfaces for rolling out dough. The surfaces attractive, durable and popular. Consider adding moveable cutting boards, rinsing baskets and various trays. These features are not too expensive and will help open the eyes of potential buyers.
Take advantage of the gourmet explosion with kitchen upgrades that appeal to the home chef. Your effort and investment may yield some tasty results.
Rose LoCiceroReal Estate AdvisorTeam 54/Prudential Tropical RealtyCell(813)298-5065Office(813)435-5411Fax(888)557-7133
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