In today’s market, potential homebuyers have numerous homes to choose from. Here are some tips that will make a lasting impression and raise interest in homes for sale.
One room that many sellers are looking to revamp is the kitchen. Being the most functional and used room in the home, it is no surprise that it shows more wear than any other room. Having an aged, worn-out kitchen will decrease the value of a home as most potential buyers want a home that is “move-in ready.” It is perceived that kitchen remodeling is time-consuming and expensive, and many buyers don’t want to take on this added investment. The seller may not think the kitchen needs updates or remodeling. However, to a potential buyer, a freshened up kitchen could be what sells the home quickly.
Statistics show that kitchen remodels garner a return on investment of RIO 80-110%. This has only been measured with complete kitchen remodeling. However, completely remodeling a kitchen can be expensive and time-consuming. But there are many other ways that homeowners can make smaller, economical changes to update their kitchen. The ROI studies have not taken into account the variety of options that can change the look of the kitchen for as much as half the cost of a full remodel.
If the cabinet boxes are in good, solid condition and the seller stays with a similar color, then redooring is a quick and affordable option. Redooring is replacing your existing cabinet doors and drawer fronts with new ones, custom-made to fit your cabinets. This option works if you have frameless style cabinets and just changing the doors will change everything you see. It’s also an option if you have frame style cabinet boxes that have been painted or you are prepared to paint them. New pulls and knobs will complete the fresh and updated look.
If the color and style are out of date, cabinet refacing is another great option. In two to four days a completely new look – subtle or dramatic – is apparent. Cabinet refacing enables clients to revitalize their kitchen with new doors, drawer fronts and matching veneer, while keeping the existing cabinet boxes in place. This creates a “new kitchen” look without the “new kitchen” price tag. It also saves the time and mess than can be involved in a full kitchen remodel.
In addition to cabinet redooring & refacing, Kitchen Tune-Up also offers a unique 1 Day Wood Restoration “Tune-Up” service for cabinets and other wood surfaces. It’s a process that will make woodwork look like new by removing build-up (dirt, grease, wax, smoke, and dust) from the wood’s original finish, touches up and blends the areas where color may have faded, and applies a special colorant. The final step is to treat the wood with a special penetrating oil that restores dried-out wood fibers or apply an entirely fresh coat of finish. Add new hardware and the kitchen looks updated and ready to sell.
Learn more about Kitchen Tune-Up and quick and affordable ways to update your home by calling 850.296.3998 or visiting kitchentuneup.com. 
