Is it “Vintage” or is it just “Old”? Vintage isn’t a new term, its origins come from describing wine-making, the process of picking grapes and creating a finished product.
“a common, though incorrect, usage applies the term to any wine that is perceived to be particularly old or of a particularly high quality. The importance of vintage is both varied and disputed.” ~ From Wikipedia
I found that ironic as it applies to much more than just wine.
Vintage cars for instance, might be an exception. Who doesn’t celebrate a vintage auto?
The “look” has transitioned to kitchens and bathrooms. Vintage pedestal sinks, cut-glass knobs, polished nickel drawer pulls, subway tile, penny round tile, and insert your favorite.
Probably one of the most affordable ways to inject a little vintage in your home is through lighting. However, does vintage sell or does it just look old?
The follow-up question would be, who is the target buyer? Many first-time buyers are young, 20 yr. old professionals who frequent the above retailers and might appreciate these touches.
Recently, Broker David Gibson gave me a little insight that “a buyer could be 90 years old and have owned 50 houses in their lifetime, but as long as they haven’t owned one in the last 3 years they can use most “first time buyer” down payment assistance programs.” That opens up the buyer pool!
If you’re thinking about listing your home and are in doubt about whether you should update that chandelier 
or that bathroom. Consult your Realtor as well as a professional home stager. They can guide you on which improvements should be made before listing and a resourceful home stager may be able to turn this negative into a positive feature. Saving you money and optimizing your home’s appeal.
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