TIPS FOR KITCHEN AND B CHEN AND BATH
Carefully inspect your kitchen and bathroom hardware. If it is unsightly or worn, it is best to replace it. Put yourself in the buyers’ shoes. Your house will potentially be their new home. Old, worn-out fixtures are not going to speak to them the way nice, new shiny hardware will. Broken knobs, pulls, handles, or hinges need to be replaced. If any part of a hardware set is broken or worn-out, it is best to replace the entire set. Also, check the following hardware items closely and replace, as needed:
• Towel bars • Toilet paper holders • Door handles • Dated light fixtures
New appliances undoubtedly make an impact on buyers. The National Association of Realtors® conducted a survey of buyers and found that: • Buyers were usually “interested” or “somewhat interested” in buying a home that featured new appliances. • 41% percent of homebuyers were willing to pay more for a home with stainless steel appliances. • The most important factor for buyers was that appliances were available in the home. • Most buyers who were unable to get their sought-after appliances said they would have been willing to pay, on average, nearly $3,000 more for them.
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