ambitious projects that you can tackle if you have more time and money. If your budget is high and you must have those marble floors and countertop, go right ahead. In fact, send pictures — that sort of thing looks great, it’s just not our focus here. APPLIANCES Unless you have a very modern kitchen with point-of-use refrigerators, drawer microwaves, and everything else hidden behind cabinet doors, a buyer’s eyes are naturally going to be drawn to the appliances. If they are clearly old, whether a white that’s gone dingy with from of use or even the dreaded avocado green, they will be sure to turn the buyer off. A relatively inexpensive solution is to replace your older appliances with new ones sporting a stainless- steel finish. It offers the same look, feel, and protection of full stainless at a lower cost. And if you are not listing for a while, don’t feel like you need to replace everything all at once. Take it one at a time — just make sure they match when it comes time to sell. As for what to get, stay away from the luxury brands, they just don’t bring enough ROI. Look for a good consumer brand with solid reviews. Keep in mind when replacing appliances that
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