Kitchen Updates To Boost Value

Written by Posted On Wednesday, 22 June 2016 06:19

If there’s one thing you can count on about selling houses, it’s that kitchens matter. Potential buyers pay close attention to the way the kitchen looks and the features it offers. In fact, just like an old kitchen can really date a house, even if renovations have been done in other rooms, a new and updated kitchen can really sell a house. That’s why, when it comes time to sell your home, you can’t neglect the kitchen space. Updating its features is a powerful way to increase your home’s overall value.

How can you make the most of your kitchen? What updates are worthwhile? To help you make the most of your renovation work, here are a few of the best upgrades to consider. You can count on these changes to be worthwhile, both in terms of boosting property value and attracting new buyers. 

  1.  Necessary repairs: It should almost go without saying that fixing broken doors, leaky faucets or damaged tiling is a must when you’re planning to sell. Buyers like move-in-ready kitchens … and move-in-ready kitchens don’t require repairs. Take an inventory of what is and isn’t working in your space, and start by fixing what’s broken.
  2. An efficient layout: Reworking your kitchen layout may seem like a big investment, but, in terms of payback, it’s a worthwhile one. Few changes make as big a difference to a kitchen as reworking its layout to be more efficient. So look at your space, consider layout options and figure out if changing the layout is where your updates need to start. Whether you decide to knock out a wall, rethink where you put appliances, add an island or something else, a step toward a layout that improves daily functions is a step in the right direction.
  3. Fresh paint: One small but mighty kitchen upgrade is paint — try rethinking your walls or even your cabinet color in order to breathe new life into your room. Replacing wallpaper with a nice, neutral hue or re-staining the cabinets to look fresh and new can instantly make your outdated kitchen look more desirable to buyers.
  4. New appliances: Let’s face it, buyers like new appliances. In this current market, they especially like stainless steel. Swap old appliances with new models to give your room an upgraded, high-quality look.
  5. New cabinets: When you want to add immediate value to a kitchen, replace the kitchen cabinets. Mid-grade painted cabinets not only look beautiful, but they are an affordable upgrade, too. Look for options with features like soft-close doors to add even more selling power.

Whether you’re about to put your home on the market or are considering doing so in the near future, now is the time to evaluate your kitchen for its resale appeal. Use the five ideas above to prioritize what changes you make, and get your kitchen as marketable and attractive as possible.

  

About the author:

Michael Sarah is the owner and master craftsman of Northeast Kitchen and FlooringCenter (nekitchenandflooring.com), a kitchen and bathroom designer and remodeler in Johnston, R.I. 

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Michael Sarah is the owner and master craftsman of Northeast Kitchen and FlooringCenter (nekitchenandflooring.com), a kitchen and bathroom designer and remodeler in Johnston, R.I.

www.nekitchenandflooring.com/

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