Cheap and Easy Tips to Showcase Your Kitchen
Posted on | November 11, 2009 |
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How important is the kitchen when selling your home? Ask any buyer and you’re bound to hear that the kitchen is one of the most important rooms. Why? Buyers know that they will be spending a considerable amount of time in the kitchen; whether it’s cooking the meals or entertaining, the kitchen will no doubt get a lot of activity.
The good news is that there are some very affordable to no-cost solutions that any seller can implement.
Tip #1: If you don’t use it, lose it. Counter top space is important to a buyer. As a result, you want to create as much ‘visual real estate’ as possible. An easy solution is to remove those items that are NOT used on a daily basis. Mixers are a great example.
Tip #2: Add some light.
Well sure, you could add a lamp shade to your head but… not quite sure how effective that will be. Instead, try placing a small lamp to your counter top as it will help warm up the space.
Tip #3: Clean. And then clean some more.
It’s simply amazing how a little cleaning can go such a long way. Not only will the kitchen shine
it will smell clean as well. Yup, another simple tasks that anyone can implement.
P.S. Those are scouring pads and not pieces of coal. Just sayin (smile).
Tip #4: Organize your cupboards. Trust me, buyers will be opening your cupboards and with reason. A neat and organized cabinet will allow the prospective buyers to see how much space they’ll have.
Tip #5: Give your cabinets an instant facelift with new knobs and drawer pulls. You’re going to be amazed at how big a transformation this will have on your kitchen. Now… do yourself a favor and shop around for the best price. Check the internet, flyers, etc… to find any sales.
If you missed my previous post on How to Showcase Your Bathroom for Less than $100.00 just click on that link and you’ll be taken directly there.
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