could get expensive long a ft er the deed is transferred. REPLACING APPLIANCES
New appliances make a sign ifi cant impact on buyers. NAR conducted a survey of buyers in the market over the past several years and found that: • Buyers were usually “interested” or “somewhat interested” in buying a home that featured new appliances. • Roughly 17% of respondents preferred stainless steel. • Th e most important factor: available appliances. • Most buyers who were unable to get their sought-a ft er appliances said they would’ve been willing to pay, on average, nearly $2,000 more for them. Potential buyers prefer that appliances be included with the house and will pay more for them, especially if they are new or in excellent condition. If you can a ff ord it, new appliances might be what sets your house apart from the home for sale across the street. If new appliances aren’t an expense you’re able to cover, ensure your existing appliances are immaculately clean and fully functioning. UPDATING HARDWARE Carefully inspect your bathroom and kitchen hardware. If it’s unsightly or worn, it should be replaced. Put yourself in a buyer’s shoes; your old home will potentially be their new home, a ft er all. Old, worn-out fixt ures aren’t going to speak to them the way nice, shiny new hardware will. Unless your knobs, pulls, handles, or hinges are broken, there’s 81
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