Your kitchen is one of the best assets you have when you’re trying to sell your house. Homebuyers love kitchens that are well-maintained, well-decorated, and inviting. There are many things you can do to stage your kitchen.
If you’re selling your house soon, these tips can help you create a space that will make home buyers look twice at your house — and think about making an offer.
1. Create a Vignette
Do you have an eat-in kitchen? Set a place at the table like someone is about to eat there – or set a place for two! Put a little vase and some fresh flowers between the settings. This will help home buyers imagine themselves eating in your kitchen and enjoying happy meals with friends and family.
2. Clean, Clean, Clean
No area is correctly staged if it isn’t clean, which is especially true for the kitchen. Clean parts of your kitchen that you usually don’t pay attention to. Scrub the refrigerator doors, the front of the dishwasher, and the inside of the microwave. Homebuyers will notice the dirt that you don’t usually see, so be sure to clean your kitchen from top to bottom.
3. Paint Your Kitchen
Painting your kitchen is an easy way to make it seem fresh, clean, and modern. First, choose a color that goes well with your cabinets, flooring, and countertops. If you can’t find a color that seems to coordinate with all of these surfaces directly, choose a neutral color like gray, brown, or cream. Remember to use the right paint for kitchens — it should be glossy and easy to clean.
4. Handle Deferred Maintenance
Is your refrigerator door handle broken? Is there a hole in your kitchen window screen? Make repairs that you’ve meant to make for a long time. Don’t let homebuyers see your home until your kitchen is in tip-top shape.
If you’re not sure where to start, inspect your kitchen, then make a checklist. Alternatively, you can also have your real estate professional check your kitchen and suggest ways to repair or improve your kitchen space.
5. Get Rid of Countertop Clutter
Lots of people leave clutter on their countertops — clutter like old mail, keys, and tools. Don’t leave this clutter sitting on your countertops for potential home buyers to see. Clean off your countertop clutter once and for all.
Don’t forget to put away countertop appliances you don’t use every day. For example, you know that old blender that you only use at parties? Put it away in your garage or your kitchen cabinets for home viewings. Countertop appliances make your counters look like they lack space for cooking and food prep. Clearing your counters of projects makes your kitchen seem more spacious and functional.
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