As a Real Estate Professional for the Keyes Company I am constantly advising my Clients on how to prepare their house to look its best in order to achieve the highest net sale. Often lack of monies is to blame for many homes selling under market value simply because they were not "Dressed to Sell".
- Most often, Monies are better spent in the heart of the Home which is the Kitchen. For Clients on a budget or who need a little help visualizing how they could revitalize an older kitchen? Here are five inexpensive tips that will make a Significant Difference:
- Replace the flooring. Install laminate floor over old linoleum, vinyl or chipped tile. It costs just $1 to $5 a square foot and resembles wood, stone or tile.
- Replace the lighting. A new ceiling fixture costs less than $100 and will brighten up the place. Adding some under-the-cabinet lights illuminates work surfaces.
- Give the cabinets a new life. A coat of paint and new knobs is the cheapest way to go. If you're able to spend $2,000 to $3,000 on the project, hire a refacing company to replace the doors and drawer fronts.
- Refinish the appliances. For a few hundred dollars, use an appliance paint refinisher to re-enamel your stove, refrigerator and dishwasher door in the color of your choice, including a stainless steel look-alike.
- Update the backsplash. Replace the space between your cabinets and the countertop with fashionable stone or inexpensive wallpaper.
For more information on Tips and Ideas on how to improve your Home call Kathy Hyatt at 954-347-0244.
