Most Important Room
One of the most important
rooms in your home, the kitchen can make or break a sale. When
prospective buyers look at your kitchen, they will pay
particular attention to its cleanliness, layout and storage
capacity. To broaden its appeal, there are some simple,
low-budget merchandising tips you can follow to give your home
an edge on the market.
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Maximize The Storage
- Remove small appliances such as your toaster, blender and
coffeemaker from the counter and store them out of sight. And
don’t just shove everything into cabinets and drawers -
arrange items neatly because prospective buyers will look
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Use Cabinets Wisely
- Make productive use of space
in cabinets, drawers, pantry and other storage areas. Buyers
want to see how much space there is, not how well you’ve
filled it.
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Light Up The Room
- If your kitchen has lots of
windows and natural light, take advantage. If not, use the
highest-wattage light bulbs your fixtures can safely handle to
brighten your kitchen and provide a sense of abundant space.
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Sweet Scents And Color
- Add color and fragrance to
your kitchen with a blooming plant or floral arrangement.
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Keep It Clean And Neat - Also make sure your sink is
well-scrubbed and dishes are put away. Grind a piece of lemon in
your garbage disposal to eliminate odors.
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Buyers Like Bright Kitchens
Your walls, floors, countertops and cabinets all lend themselves
to low-budget improvements that can make an impressive
difference in the way your kitchen looks. If your kitchen is
dark and dreary, a fresh coat of paint on the walls and ceiling
can make a dramatic difference. A brighter, lighter kitchen in a
neutral color such as white, off-white or beige appeals to the
majority of buyers.
Cabinets need a light look
too. Painting with a bright semi-gloss enamel gives old cabinets
a fresh, new look. Washing them with an all-purpose cleaner
makes cabinets look lighter by getting rid of dirt build-up.
Also, consider replacing old knobs and pulls with new ones. It
can make a surprising difference. |