In today’s market, expensive, pre-sale renovations, for the most part, aren’t worth it. In general, a home remodel will cost quite a bit more than you’ll get back when you sell.
Two of the areas that potential buyers are often more pressured to remodel before selling are the kitchen and the bathroom. Here are some tips for the kitchen:
Kitchen
- Don’t put in expensive profession-grade cook’s appliances
- Do, however, service the appliances you have so that they work perfectly. And if you have seriously outdated appliances that can be replaced for $1,000 or less, that’s a good idea.
- Don’t replace your cabinetry entirely even if it’s a little outdated. It’s too subjective.
- Do invest in cabinet refacing if your cabinets are extremely outdated. Many refacing companies will give your cabinets a fresh facade for well under $2000.
- Don’t go granite crazy Or marble. Spending thousands of dollars on a new countertp and backsplash is dangerous, as there are so many different options these days.
- Do hire a professional cleaning company to come in and make what you have sparkle.
Here are other tips for redoing your kitchen frugally:
- Declutter your counters. A disorganized kitchen is a buyer-deterrent. Clean up the counters and pare down countertop items to the essentials — toaster, microwave, coffee pot, and not much more than that.
- Keep your pantry and cabinetry clutter-free too.
Hopefully these tips will help your home show better to potential buyers.