4 Ways to Remodel your Home For a Quick Sale

Let’s face it. The market is tough and there is an influx of homes on the market just waiting to be sold by anxious sellers. So what can you do to make sure your house stands apart from the crowd?

With both money and time a consideration, there is one room in the home that you can remodel to make a maximum impact with potential buyers.

The first room in the home that is usually visited by potential house hunters is the kitchen. It is the hub of the home. The place where friends and family gather and good times are enjoyed. Therefore, an outdated kitchen is a sure fire way of immediately losing a potential buyer’s interest.

1. Color Splash

The good news is that you can remodel your kitchen and save your budget at the same time. The first order of business is to add color to the walls. In other words, nothing screams bland like stark, sterile white walls.

2. Cabinetry 101

The next area to examine is the kitchen cabinets. If your budget allows, opt for new cabinetry. Although sold wood cabinetry will cost a few thousand dollars, you will likely see a return on your dollar, if not more. Another option to consider is stock cabinetry instead of custom cabinetry. You can find a nice variety of stock cabinetry at your local home improvement center that will save you thousands (yes, thousands) of dollars over custom cabinetry.

Cabinet resurfacing is also another great option for ramping up your kitchen cabinets. You can hire a company to resurface your kitchen cabinets and save yourself more than half the cost of purchasing new cabinetry. Add updated hardware and – voila! – You’ve just given your buyer a fantastic new look!

3. Lighting the Way

One thing that instantly dates a kitchen is old light fixtures and faucets. The good news is that it is both easy and inexpensive to swap out your old fixtures and faucets for new, sleek ones.

4. Top it Off with Countertops

Kitchen countertops should also be given some attention. Many buyers are looking for solid surface and granite countertop in kitchens. If your budget allows for this update, consider it, as you will certainly see a return on this investment. Laminate countertops are a less expensive alternative, and are available in a nice variety of colors and patterns to suit today’s homeowners.

One surefire way to create interest is to wow your buyers with sparkling new appliances. Not only will this instantly update your kitchen, but it may also serve as a useful negotiating tool. Stainless steel appliances are very popular in today’s kitchens, so this is a wise purchase if your budget allows. Otherwise, aim to coordinate your appliances for a sleek, clean look.

Other areas to keep in mind when remodeling your kitchen for a quick sale are accent lighting, accessories and cleanliness. Accent lighting, such as track lighting and under and over-cabinet lighting are a great way to add instant task or mood lighting.

Punch up your remodeled kitchen with bold accessories, such as wall art or stainless steel canisters. And don’t forget to clean! Wash the dishes and scrub the sink until it shines! Your kitchen, with the right amount of time and attention, will greatly boost your chances of a successful sale!