KITCHEN
Perhaps the most vital selling point for your home is the kitchen. Engaging the attention of buyers here is one of the best things you can do when staging your home. There is more to staging than merely de-cluttering, cleaning up, and ensuring that plumbing, electrical service, and appliances are in perfect working condition. It also has a lot to do with the emotions of potential buyers. The kitchen, in particular, is a tricky area of the house. It must be working well, of course, with equipment and appliances that are up to date and clean. More than that, though, the kitchen is the main social hub for many families, which implies that a buyer must be able to imagine how his family will gather in the room to prepare and share meals comfortably, or do homework, or play cards with friends, or host relatives on a holiday.
Here are tips that will help in polishing your kitchen’s appeal:
There are some points in a home that are attractive to the eyes. They are called focal points. They can be natural, like picture windows or fireplaces or well-designed artwork. These focal points are key to selling your home. There should be focal points in key rooms to draw the attention of buyers, and that includes the kitchen. Try to find or create a neutral, natural-feeling focal point somewhere in the kitchen to draw the eye to its best features. • De-cluttering is another good tip while staging your kitchen. Appliances that are rarely used should be cleared off to give the buyer a better viewing, and cabinets should show off their spacious design, not your collection of commemorative plates and disused waffle irons.
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