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 And if you have seriously outdated appliances that can be replaced for $1,000 or less, that’s a good idea. 
• Don’t replace your cabinetry entirely even if it’s a little outdated.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• Do invest in cabinet refacing if your cabinets are extremely outdated.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.

The VP of Valspar said, “Sellers can boost curb appeal and increase the value of a home by changing the color of a family room, staining a deck, and applying epoxy floor paint to the garage.

How should you, the seller, choose a color that wilil make the biggest impact? Valspar says that 60% of sellers gravitate towards a neutral palette rather than a bold color (27%) which makes it difficult to achieve a major transformation. However, you can choose a neutral color and accomplish a big change. For instance, choosing a color that’s a shade daraker or lighter from the original netural offers a more distinct look.

When sellers do go bold, green is the most popular (42%) followed by yellow (33%). Green is a consistent favorite because of the color in nature, and with yellows making a splash in fashion and home decor, a softer yellow is a nice option. Also, sellers don’t need to repainit the whole house to make a big impact. If you change just one room in the house, the rest of the house looks more interesting.  For maximum effect, try working on a central room in your house like the family room, entry way, or hall.

If you’re thinking about improving your home to sell it, painting gives you a big bank for your buck. With all of the inventory out there right now, you need to make your home stand out!