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. Now it’s time to move on to another important issue — appliances. New appliances can be a great idea or a waste of money. Fortunately, you can follow a few guidelines to make the big decision. 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. • 41% percent of home buyers were willing to pay more for a home with stainless steel appliances. • The most important factor: appliances were available. • Buyers who were unable to get their sought-after appliances said they would have been willing to pay, on average, nearly $2,000 more for them. Potential buyers want appliances included and will pay more for them, especially if they are new, or at least in excellent condition. If you can afford it, new appliances might be the feature that sets your house apart from the home for sale across the street. If new appliances are out of your reach, offer buyers your current appliances, immaculately clean and fully functioning. Updating Hardware: Take a nice, long look at your bathroom and kitchen hardware. You will likely notice it looks well used.
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