kitchens. Nobody wants to eat in a place they feel is nasty. Likewise, no one wants to be naked in a disgusting place.
Now that doesn’t mean you can create stunning bathrooms and kitchens, while leaving the rest of the home a mess, and still expect to sell your house for top dollar. Just be sure to address your bathroom and kitchen first. Keep this in mind: potential buyers might forgive a less than stellar child’s room, but a questionable bathroom or kitchen could cost you a sale. So, let’s get started. You’ve done a deep clean of the whole house, and you most likely painted it as well, including the bathrooms and kitchen. Now it’s time to move on to another important issue, appliances. This can be a good idea or a money pit. Fortunately, you can follow a few guidelines, to make the big decisions. Should you buy new appliances? It depends on your situation. No doubt, new appliances make an impact with buyers. The National Association of Realtors® did a survey of buyers in the market over the past several years and found: • Buyers were somewhat or very interested in buying a home that featured new appliances. • Roughly 17% of the respondents preferred stainless steel. • The most important factor: appliances were available.
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