Three Things Not to Have on Your Ottawa Kitchen Counter

Posted on August 21, 2009 
Filed Under Listing and Selling Your Home, Things Buyers May Notice, Valerie Zinger

When buying a house, most people spend a lot of time looking at the kitchen.  A kitchen is likely the most expensive interior remodeling that can be done.  While you are living in the house and selling it, it may be a challenge to keep the kitchen looking presentable.  However, there are some things that are best put away and not on display. 

 

  1. Dirty dishes and food crumbs
  2. Thawing food 
  3. Medical supplies

Most Buyers have at least a little germ phobia.  Dishes, crumbs, food and medical supplies say bugs, food poisoning and disease.  All of these are negative perceptions.  Clean up, thaw things in the fridge and relocate your medical centre.  You will want high marks for your kitchen to translate into high value for your home.

Photo credit:  frozen turkey @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/ritika/266576619/

Valerie Zinger ~ Ottawa Canada ~ 613-723-5300 ~ vzinger@royallepage.ca

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