Help with updating Kitchen for Sale of home
Nan Smith
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Comments (12)A 25 year old kitchen will be the #1 target for any buyer to rip out and replace. Since a new kitchen costs an average 50K any buyer will take that off of their offer as a negotiating tactic, even if you took that into account when you priced the house. So you have a couple of approaches here. You can paint the cabinets, add new counters, new hardware, new floating vinyl or laminate floor, and lighting and wall paint. Or, you can pull out the old cabinets and put in inexpensive ones from Ikea or another stock cabinet line. And new counters and etc. A lot depends on what you have, and what it looks like, and what percentile your home is in for the market. And how much you are willing to DIY. Because the third alternative is to nothing but clean and declutter and price it right and take the financial hit. If you've been in the house long enough, you might come out not losing so much doing just that. Unless the rest of the house is also ''grandma''. Then you're going to take a much bigger hit than 50K and you need to develop a strategy to bring the whole house up to date. Cleaning, decluttering and paint goes along way though!...See MoreHelp with vacation home kitchen update
Comments (4)I'd work on 2 opposite walls for starters.The place looks deep-from the french doors...thru the kitchen to the wall with tV in family room[?] Take down the plates from above the french doors...get a large wrought iron type rod with rings and put fabric panels in the color/pattern that you are seeking-make sure it is a statement. Also paint that wall. Then do something complementary on that far wall in living/family room that is in view but has no character right now. These two walls/flooded with color will pull the visuals of the space in line whereas now it is just a long empty looking hallway. Maybe a semi circular rug in the foreground area by the frig also tying in to the colors. Probably wrought iron hardware on the cabs...wouldn't do much else right away. Pause a bit after color and see how you feel and what else you may or may not want to tackle... pulling off counters/changing floor/painting cabs-just not needed[right now] in my opinion....See MoreKitchen update for home sale
Comments (9)The backsplash-counter top connection needs SILICONE caulking...not grout. Whomsoever installed the backsplash didn't to the basics...like using caulking at every change of plain (from horizontal to vertical or in the corners). Very basic corrections can be done for the backsplash. And a good cleaning of the floor grout (it probably matches the tile) will dazzle. Call in the pros and have it done quickly for a few bucks....See MoreUpdate master bath for home re-sale
Comments (9)As a retired appraiser allow me to advise that the lack of shower in the master is not an issue. The market is slowly changing to reflect that most adults use the primary/master bathroom and prefer a better shower. Small children use accessory baths. As long as there is reasonable access to a basic bathtub on the property, you don't need a huge garden tub or jetted tub. Clean, clean, clean. You will want to clean the grout on the floor and in the shower. I use a spray bottle of vinegar, a bottle of baking soda, Dawn dishwashing detergent and water, and a good grout scrub brush. Oxo Good Grips makes a really good set of grout brushes. Spray vinegar on grout surface for at least 15 minutes, then spay soap mixture. Scrub with brush. Rinse and repeat a few times. That grout will brighten right up. Your hardware is fine. I see that the shower door handle finish has worn down to the brass. This is typical. Let the new owner change the hardware. I wouldn't worry about it. It's not worth the cost of replacement. You may want to paint walls and trim in order to freshen things up. Only you can tell for certain if the condition or color needs refreshing. The suggestion to change the light bulbs and pay attention to the color of the bulb is a good one. Some realtors will tell you to use new towels. Others will tell you to remove all towels. It looks like some bushes or trees have grown up around the windows outside. They need pruning. You might consider painting the cabinets, but I don't think I would. I wouldn't tear anything out, either. Pressure wash the exterior. Paint if needed. Prune back overgrown trees and bushes. Empty closets. Remove clutter. Give or throw all kinds of stuff away. Remove heavy curtains. Clean, clean, clean....See Moremxk3 z5b_MI
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