your house for top dollar. Just be sure to address your bathroom and kitchen first, and give these areas the attention they require. 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 possible sale. So, let’s get started. Now, you’ve done a deep clean of the whole house, and you most likely painted it, as well—including the bathrooms and kitchen. 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 concerned with buying a home that featured new appliances. • Roughly 17% of the respondents preferred stainless steel. • The most important factor: appliances
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