For home owners who are putting their home on the market,you may want to take a closer look your kitchen. It may possibly become a deal-breaker for buyers.
Sellers: It’s Time for you to Face That Dated Kitchen
“Dated kitchens-just like bathrooms-are a major barrier for resale,” says Michael Shaw, leader of operations at Centennial360, a custom home builder and renovation contractor in Saskatoon, Canada. “Buyers want modern amenities and styling, and most aren’t interested in renovating post-purchase.”
For landlords looking to rent out the place, the same applies too.
“Renovating your kitchen can make the home more appealing and allow it to command a greater rental price,” he says.
But kitchen remodels are famous for being pricey. Even a minor upgrade could cost upwards to $20,000. Relax knowing, not every kitchen redesigns end up being expensive. A couple of strategic kitchen renovations may make your hard earned money stretch and still have a big impact, all for less than $500.
As an example, painting the cabinets white could make for a modern redo. The cost of the paint will be about $150 for the cost of the paint. Add in about $100 more for brand new cabinet hardware and the kitchen can take on a drastically different look for under $300.
A new back-splash will add more style to the kitchen space too. For example, a mosaic subway tile may add more of a contemporary twist. One company called SimpleMat can assist DIYers install a back-splash without the use of mortar too. The charge is about $170.
Take a look at the kitchen’s lighting too. Buyers love bright spaces so make sure there is ample light. Also, think about adding an LED under-cabinet light to incorporate a glow onto the kitchen cabinets. The price is about $40.
For those who have a really dated counter-top, you could possibly be best off spending the money to replace it. Quartz is especially on-trend nowadays. Or in a pinch, home owners could consider using a top coating over their current counter-tops. Rustoleum’s Counter Top Coating is approximately $40 for a tint-base.
We have worked with several companies here in the Tampa Bay area who can assist you with any area in your home. So if you are ready to sell your house, give us a call at 813-300-7116 or simply click here and we will be in touch. You may be pleasantly surprised by spending just a little money, it could net you a nice return!