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Originally Posted by twinmma
FOr the price you are selling I would expect:
at least Corian, granite, or quartz
I would hate the backsplash so I would replace that with something that is neutral in color
I personally do not like Oak, so I would either let them alone for those who do like that look (i think it dates a home) or I would paint them or replace.
I would do stainless appliances
THis is what I WOULD DO...You have to do what you can afford...but I think you will be much better off in the long run to make the improvements. Kitchens and Baths sell homes.
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Thanks for the advice - ironically, I do not like oak at all - we fought quite a bit when renovating the kitchen originally, and I finally just gave up and gave in to DH! Replacing them is simply not in the budget (or even refacing, as the boxes are solid maple and include many roll-outs, etc). The oak cabinets are why I even hesitate overall, as all the other updates may not be enough to offset the (IMO) outdated look. I am so afraid of painting cabinets - that's one reno that scares the daylights out of me!
After all this agonizing, I think we are now going to rent out the home for a couple of years, as we have received a pretty good offer to do so. If that is what we are going to do, I'm going to finish my punch list, replace the broken appliances only and update the kitchen just before putting it on the market. I'll work on the landscaping over the next year, too.
Of course, this means selling the condo we are just finishing up instead - a whole different type of audience, there, though.
Thanks again for all your helpful responses!
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