Play Up One of Your Home's Most Important Rooms! Don't Forget The Kitchen...

 

  

 

Often the kitchen is overlooked when getting a home ready to sell but statistics show that the kitchen is one of the best places to spend money on for a good return. Here are some tips to play up your kitchen for prospective buyers!

 

Cabinet Doors

Damaged or dirty cabinet doors are a big turn-off for buyers, but that's an easy fix. Most cabinetry can be re-painted after cleaning it and applying a coat of primer. Just check that the materials can take paint or if you will need to do any special preparation to the doors first. You can also just replace the doors. There are companies that provide doors to fit existing kitchen cabinets.

One quick way to fix up cabinets is to replace the hardware, perhaps changing out-of-date fixtures for sleek, modern ones. This is a very cheap and easy way to update your kitchen. New hardware can give the whole kitchen a new look.

If the sink is damaged or stained, try trading your sink and faucets for more modern designs.

People love modern stainless steel appliances. It could be a good investment to upgrade your appliances to the most modern designs to give your kitchen the 'wow' factor. There are plenty of models available now that have the stainless steel "look" with out the higher cost.

Flooring

Dirty, out dated, tired linoleum floors will turn off buyers. Try updating with tough laminate flooring or some tiles that tie into the rest of the kitchen.

Change the décor easily by repainting in fresh, modern, neutral colors. A coat of paint can be a very cheap way to refresh the look of your kitchen and makes buyers feel like the can just move right in without needing to do any work first.

Just by simply removing the clutter that accumulates on your countertops, you can freshen up your kitchen. Throw out the things you don't need and put away others you use only occasionally. Don't leave appliances out on the countertops and be sure to remove the magnets, pictures, ect. from the refrigerator. Make sure the stove has fresh, clean drip pans. If they are stained, replace them- they are CHEAP!