Selling your home is one of the most stressful things you can do in your adult life, alongside getting divorced and losing your job. This may seem a bit extreme but selling your home doesn’t need to be as stressful as you may think. There are plenty of things you can do as a homeowner to ensure the swift and smooth sale of your home.
In this article, we are going to look at a few things you can do, specifically to your kitchen, to help ease the stress and make selling your home a pleasant experience. The kitchen makeover: How to make your home look marvelous before selling.
Behind The Scenes
It’s all well and good making your kitchen look great, but it has to have a functional purpose too. Yes, all the appliances need to be working perfectly but they also need to be functioning to a high level. For example, you can have a grandiose sink but if the water pressure is too low it makes the sink unusable. Here are a few ideas:
Water pressure.
As stated in the intro to this subsection, water pressure is essential to get right. If you believe that the pressure is too low then there are a few things you can do before calling out a plumber, try cleaning the aerator, rinsing the filter, or flushing out the water supply lines. Fine-tuning the shut-off valves is another way to increase or even decrease pressure.
Water Filter.
Clean water is a necessity. Tap water is known to expose a large number of families to different contaminants that reside there. The aqua experts over at waterfiltersadvisor.com/kenmore-coldspot-106/ explain that the simplest method of ensuring clean water is to install a water filter. There are many to choose from depending on the quality of H2O already pouring from your faucet. Look at the hardness levels of water in your area and the mineral count before making a decision on which filter is best to buy.
Garbage Disposal
Many households will have one of these already, but if you don’t then it’s worth thinking about installing one during your kitchen revamp. They’re units, usually powered by electricity, that sit under your sink and connect to your waste pipe that shreds waste product small enough to fit through the plumbing. This saves a lot of time and hassle when washing up.
Home Appliances
If you’re thinking of leaving the kitchen as it is when you sell then it’s worth thinking of installing some good quality home appliances. Most people take stand-alone appliances with them but those that are built-in won’t be able to move. It might be worth your while upgrading those appliances in certain situations to raise the price of your home. Some people may pay a premium if the kitchen is finished. There are fewer hassles and stresses for a new buyer to consider if everything is perfect when they buy. Examples of these appliances are the fridge, dishwasher, boiler, or even the washing machine.
Lighting
It’s widely known that the party lives in the kitchen. People congregate in the kitchen on all kinds of occasions which means it’s vital to have brilliant lighting. Don’t make do with small lamps and temporary lights around the place, ensure the “big light” is powerful enough to fill the room. A dimmer switch is a nice touch – but be sure to get one powerful enough to cope with the lights, you don’t want the dimmer switch buzzing whilst turned on.
Countertops & Cupboards
Some of the first few things a person will see when walking into a kitchen are the countertops and the cupboards. Be sure to repair any damaged countertops and give them a good clean before any viewing. You can also give the cupboards a new lease of life by giving them a fresh coat of paint. First impressions are important, and people spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Don’t let chipped paint and cracked worktops be your downfall.
A nice touch when having people over for a viewing is to bake some bread or a cake, allow the aromas to fill the bottom floor of your house. This way it’s easier for someone to imagine themselves living there.
There are plenty of things you can do to your kitchen to make it look incredible for the sake of selling. If you’re looking for a top price then ensure the kitchen is finished and looking immaculate. If not then just be sure to give it a good clean and be honest with the buyers.
