Many homeowners who plan to sell their home want to know which room is the most important to invest your time, money and effort into to help make the sell. Your best bet is the kitchen, this room is the one that sellers focus on the most and investing in this room will add the most value. According to Remodeling Online’s 2005 Cost vs. Value Report, even a minor kitchen remodeling project will return an average of 98.5% of its cost when it comes time to sell the home.
If your kitchen needs a better look, but you can't afford a complete kitchen remodel, consider these below kitchen fixes to help sell your home faster and for more money:
1. Paint or re-stain worn wood cabinets and install cabinet hardware. Stay with simple and neutral hardware, avoid large clunky designs.
2. Remove outdated or busy wallpaper and any bold, bright paint. Stick with neutral colors.
4. De-clutter all counter tops, keep them free and clear of appliances, butcher blocks and knickknacks.
5. Update the faucets. New faucets can make a outdated sink look revitalized. Faucet replacements are also fairly inexpensive and simple plumbing projects with all of the parts available at your local hardware store.
6. Remove photos, calendars and personal effects from the refrigerator door.
7. Updated and simple rugs and towels with a splash of color can bring warmth to a kitchen.
Replacing outdated appliances and flooring are great improvements that should be considered but may not always be part of your budget. Keeping a kitchen clean and maximizing space is key to getting buyers interested. Simple fixes just as keeping garbage cans, and pet bowls etc. out of sight can make a kitchen seem more appealing to potential buyers.