interested” in buying a home that featured new appliances. • Roughly 17% of respondents preferred stainless steel. • The most important factor: available appliances. • Most 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 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 afford it, new appliances might be what sets your house apart from the home for sale across the street. If new appliances are not an expense you are able to cover, ensure your existing appliances are immaculately clean and fully functioning. There is no doubt that new appliances make an impact on buyers. The National Association of Realtors® conducted a survey of buyers in the market over the past several years and found that: Carefully inspect your bathroom and kitchen hardware. If it is unsightly or worn, it should be replaced. Put yourself in a buyer’s shoes; your old home will potentially be their new home, after all. Old, worn-out fixtures are not going to speak to them the way nice, shiny new hardware will. UPDATING HARDWARE
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