Updating Your Kitchen for a Quicker Sell

Are you planning on putting your home on the market?  If so, you may want to make a few adjustments to the home before you start showing it to potential buyers.  The reality is that throwing just a little more money into your home can actually provide you with a much greater return than what the improvements cost you to make. 

If you are looking to make some improvements to your kitchen, here are a few of the characteristics that today’s homebuyers are looking for in a new home:

• Solid surface or natural stone counters
• Double ovens
• A cooktop that is separate from the oven
• Islands or peninsulas
• Modern appliances
• Attractive, high-quality cabinetry
• Ceramic or hardwood flooring

While your budget may not allow for you to make all of these changes to your kitchen, making even a few can potentially help you get a much higher price for your home.  Even simply re-facing your cabinets or taking other steps to give your kitchen a more modern look can go a long way toward helping you get your home sold quickly and for the price you want.

Provided by Keith MacLean, The PEI Re/Max Guy (902) 892-2000