5 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Kitchen Before You Sell Your Brownsburg, IN Home
- Donte
- Nov 17, 2017
- 3 min read
Add more natural light sources, knock down a wall, reorganize it; whatever it takes, your kitchen is a couple of upgrades away from WOW!
Your kitchen is more than likely the most visited room in your home - and the wear and tear probably shows. It's the situation- room after a long day at work, the den of famished teenagers, and the conversation station during the holidays.
A well designed, organized, and attractive kitchen is significant not only to your family and friends but also to potential buyers. In 2017, 53% of home buyers in Brownsburg, IN cited outdated kitchens as the number one reason an offer was not made on a home.
Here are five signs your kitchen may need an upgrade or two.
1. YOU LISTED YOUR HOME AND IT DIDN'T SELL
Saving up for new home expenses; down payment and furniture, are often the priority when moving. Instead, pay yourself, by upgrading your kitchen before you list your home and get a higher first offer!
The kitchen is where most buyers gravitate towards first. If your home has been on the market too long or your having problems selling and your kitchen is outdated - that could be the reason.
Brownsburg, IN buyers most of the time are only interested in retail homes, move-in ready homes that require little to no remodeling. A more alluring, upgraded kitchen is a huge WOW factor for buyers in this area, which will result in less time on the MLS and a much higher selling point.
2. You Have Kitchen Features Hendricks County Buyers Aren't Looking For
If it's true that a beautiful and functional kitchen will help you sell your home, it's also true that certain passé trends could hinder your sale. If you’re undertaking a new kitchen renovation, take care to steer clear of these trends to keep your kitchen from looking dated before you even break it in.
Over-the-Range Microwave
Saving space by installing the microwave over the range has been standard kitchen protocol for years. But that practice is on its way out. As home buyers begin to favor universal design principles, keeping necessities accessible for the entire family becomes ever more important. Consider moving the microwave to under-the-counter nooks and drawers instead.
Distressed Cabinets
Distressed and glazed cabinet finishes are a fixture in many a country kitchen. While this style of cabinet rose in popularity over the last decade, it's now falling out of fashion. When choosing finishes for a cabinet replacement or refacing, choose more modern looks, whether crisp paint colors or clean wood tones.
3. OUTDATED APPLIANCES
Maybe they were there when you moved in, or even worse you brought them with you many moons ago when you bought the house. No matter what the situation is, outdated appliances are usually not as attractive and use more electricity than the newer/more efficient models on the market.
Safety is always the top priority. When you have to figure an unknown combination of buttons to press and/ or chant a a spell to light your gas stove, its time to upgrade to a newer, safer models.
If and when you do upgrade, consult a professional electrician to make sure everything is wired properly and up Brownsburg/ Hendricks County Code.
4. Damage and Wear
No home owner expects their home to stay in like- new condition forever, with that being said damage beyond normal wear and tear needs to be addressed.
Water damage from a leaking fridge or dishwasher can cause mold on and underneath the flooring or peeling on the counter-tops, floors and walls, depending on the materials.
Cracked, peeling or chipped countertops and floors are prime spots for dangerous bacteria to reside — and hide from cleaning supplies. Even clean counters and floors with stains can cause your guests to think twice when they’re invited over a second time.
Upgrading to newer counters made from a durable material like granite is a good investment that can last practically a lifetime.
5. Not enough counter space
If your counters are covered with appliances, utensils and food, you need an upgrade. Ideally, your counters should always be clutter-free, and everything should have an easily accessible place.
Adding more counter space doesn’t have to mean tearing down walls and rehauling the layout. If your floor plan allows, installing an island is a great and relatively simple way to add counter space.
If it’s not the space but the clutter that’s the problem, larger cabinets or deeper drawers will increase storage so you can reclaim your counters.
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