Attention Phoenix Home Sellers: Kitchens and Bathrooms Rule.

If you're selling your Phoenix area home, any real estate listing agent will tell you that "first impression" is crucial to a quick sale and anything you can to do increase curb appeal will enhance resale value. Everyone knows the basics. Spruce up the landscape, paint interior walls neutral, get rid of the clutter, fix the squeaky doors, etc, etc. However, major home renovations can be quite expensive.

But if you have limited funds and limited time, focus on the kitchen and bathrooms. They rule! Generally, home buyers are awed by great kitchens and bathrooms that have been updated and modernized. If your home for sale is an older Phoenix home, an old-fashion kitchen and bathroom are going to be big negatives to a buyer.

That being said, a complete remodel can be costly unless you have the talent and time to do most of the remodeling yourself. Sellers should focus on the items in these rooms that will have the greatest positive impact on saleability that can be accomplished within budget.

Perhaps the cabinet structures are sound but the exteriors are outdated. In that case, consider just refacing them with more modern cabinet doors and drawer facials. Maybe just a re-sanding and re-staining will do the trick. Consider replacing old counter tops to add more life to the rooms. If that busts the budget, there are firms that specialize in resurfacing, repairing chipped counters, showers and bathtubs, and fixing cracked tile grout.

New floor tile could make a profound difference. Also consider new, more up-to-date faucets, towel racks and cabinet hardware. Those items are fairly inexpensive and easy to install. By all means, look closely for signs of mold which can be a "real deal killer". At an absolute minimum, have all leaky faucets repaired.

The point here is pretty obvious....if there is more to fix and update that you can afford, making your kitchen and bathroom more inviting is significantly important if you expect a quicker sale of your Phoenix home at the best possible sales price.

Kitchens and bathrooms rule.

Also read "Entice Buyers With Curb Appeal" and "Staging Your Home For Sale".

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