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Updating Can Get Your House Sold

By
Home Stager

As a Stager I see homes of varying ages.

       I often have to advise clients on how to make the big ticket items like kitchens more appealing.

                     The seller is about to leave and does not want to renovate but the kitchen is showing wear.

         

 Paint can make a big difference.

Changing the hardware can also update.

Upgrading the lighting updates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

By painting the cupboards and changing the hardware, this kitchen was updated.

   It's now fresh and bright.

 

 

 

 

 

 

New counters, sinks and taps can also update a kitchen.

From laminate to hard surface there is a lot of choice out there.

Under-mount, drop-in, stainless, porcelain sinks upgrade.

Perhaps all you need is a 'sexier' tap.

The important thing is to show the buyer they can move into your home without having to make changes right away.

There is an update that fits your budget.

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Retired Home Stager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments(8)

Brian Madigan
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON
LL.B., Broker

Janice,

I have seen it many, many times, the old wooden kitchen from the '70's looks quite nice white and with polished stainless steel hardware.

Brian

May 27, 2010 02:52 PM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Brian, Paint is a very cost effective way to update a home.

May 27, 2010 03:11 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

This is exactly what we did when we sold our 25 year old house.  We didn't buy all new cabinets, we just painted them white and added new hardware.  It can make an amazing difference.

May 27, 2010 03:12 PM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Sharon it can make an amazing difference. I've done my cabinets too. The cabinets are in good shape and solid wood.

May 27, 2010 03:16 PM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Janice, absolutely agree. It does make difference.

May 28, 2010 03:36 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Anna, thank. Homes that are updated either sell for more money or faster. Faster means less time on the market, less disruption of daily routines and moving on with your life. 

May 28, 2010 08:44 AM
Anna Dovger
Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX
Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Agree 100%

May 28, 2010 03:42 PM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

thanks Anna.

May 29, 2010 03:10 AM