[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f16lrs2wclruda":3,"$f2emv3tus0uf1":34,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":38},{"item":4,"previous":22,"next":28},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":9,"isInfographic":14,"categories":15,"isVideo":14,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":20,"updatedAt":21},697,"thinking-of-selling-dont-overlook-an-outdated-kitchen-buyers-wont","Thinking of Selling? Don’t Overlook an Outdated Kitchen, Buyers Won’t","If you are planning on listing your home for sale, make sure that you don’t overlook the condition of your kitchen. A recent \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.realtor.com\u002Fadvice\u002Fhome-improvement\u002Fsigns-your-kitchen-is-outdated\u002F?iid=rdc_news_hp_carousel_theLatest\">article\u003C\u002Fa> on \u003Cem>realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem> listed \u003Cem>“7 Signs Your Kitchen Is Way Overdue for a Renovation,” \u003C\u002Fem>in which they warned:","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Fsimplifyingmedia\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2016\u002F11\u002F01160957\u002F20161123-Share-STM.jpg","If you are planning on listing your home for sale, make sure that you don’t overlook the condition of your kitchen. A recent \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.realtor.com\u002Fadvice\u002Fhome-improvement\u002Fsigns-your-kitchen-is-outdated\u002F?iid=rdc_news_hp_carousel_theLatest\">article\u003C\u002Fa> on \u003Cem>realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem> listed \u003Cem>“7 Signs Your Kitchen Is Way Overdue for a Renovation,” \u003C\u002Fem>in which they warned:\u003C!--more-->\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“Dated kitchens—just like bathrooms—are a major barrier for resale. Buyers want modern amenities and styling, and most aren’t interested in renovating post-purchase.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\nKitchen remodels can be pricey, with many complete remodels costing $20,000 or more. But not every kitchen needs a full remodel. There are many smaller projects that will help buyers see themselves trying their favorite \u003Cem>Pinterest\u003C\u002Fem> recipe in your home!\r\n\r\nHere are a couple of \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.apartmenttherapy.com\u002Fbefore-amp-after-a-fresh-kitchen-makeover-for-under-500-212147\">project ideas\u003C\u002Fa> that, if you’re handy or know someone who is, could end up boosting your home’s value without breaking the bank:\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli>Are the cabinets in good shape but need an update? A new coat of paint and some updated hardware will instantly freshen up the space and drastically change the feel of the room all for under $300.\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n \t\u003Cli>A new backsplash to match the freshly painted cabinets updates the space and adds some style while staying under $200, depending on the size of the room.\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n \t\u003Cli>If the kitchen seems dark, consider adding LED under cabinet lighting for around $40.\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n \t\u003Cli>If replacing the countertops in the kitchen isn’t within your budget, consider using a top coat to cover the current countertops.\u003C\u002Fli>\r\n\u003C\u002Ful>\r\nIf you decide to complete a full remodel of your outdated kitchen, you can expect a 67% return on a $30,000 upgrade \u003Cem>(the national median cost).\u003C\u002Fem> The benefits of a kitchen remodel aren’t purely financial, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.houselogic.com\u002Fsave-money-add-value\u002Fadd-value-to-your-home\u002Fhome-remodeling-projects-with-long-term-ROI\u002F\">according\u003C\u002Fa> to \u003Cem>Houselogic\u003C\u002Fem>:\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“Eighty-two percent of homeowners said their updated kitchen gave them a greater desire to be at home, and 95% were happy or satisfied with the result.”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Bottom Line\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\r\nKitchens and bathrooms are often make or break for buyers when touring a home or searching through photo galleries online. Let’s get together to identify which small projects could pay off big!","\r\nKitchens and bathrooms are often make or break for buyers when touring a home or searching through photo galleries online. 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