There are a lot of opinions out there on what it takes to sell a home. But if you talk to almost any realtor they will tell you that the kitchen and the bathrooms are two of the biggest selling points. It is no surprise that the kitchen is sometimes referred to as buyers bait.

You may be wondering if it is really worth it to spend that extra money to sell your home. In a recent article “Remodeling Projects That Add Value and Those That Don’t” the kitchen was rated the number one project that will not only add value but also give you the biggest return on your investment. Most people can look past the wall color and know that the carpet can easily be changed. However, they are less likely to purchase a home that they know will need a new kitchen. If you are considering remodeling your kitchen to sell your home, we suggest the following tips so you do get a return for your money.

10 Tips for Kitchen Remodel

1. Don’t spend more than between 6-10 percent of the homes value.
2. Keep it simple. This is not the time to add your personality and go extreme. Save that dream kitchen for your new home.
3. Choose a contemporary or transitional kitchen style with a streamlined look.
4. Keep it simple, but add those upgrades that homeowners look for such as quiet close doors and cabinet organization.
5. Go with current trends and find out what trends are popular in your community or neighborhood.
6. Match the interior style with the exterior style of the home.
7. Get updated and quality hardware. Pull bars are what a lot of homeowners want today.
8. Go with basic new appliances. You will never get your money back on a sub zero refrigerator or 10,000 dollar gourmet stove.
9. Use a custom cabinet company such as Brakur that can make your kitchen more functional with the space you have and improve the kitchen design. You might be surprised to find that it is actually less expensive. You will be getting higher quality cabinets for less.
10. Choose cabinet finishes that are neutral or go with a standard white painted cabinet.

If you are considering selling your home and would like to talk to one of our kitchen remodeling experts about remodeling your kitchen for resell, you can contact us here. Our remodeling experts won’t sell you a kitchen you don’t need. If there are custom kitchen updates for less that you can do instead of a complete custom kitchen remodel they will let you know.

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