Up and down the SF Peninsula, Compass Concierge is helping sellers get their homes to look brilliant before putting them on the market. What are buyers looking for in a kitchen? Here are a few tips ranging from standard to luxury, many of which Compass Concierge could help you with if you are preparing your house to hit the market.
* Abundant lighting, including overhead sources, smaller task lights and under-counter lights. Cooking in a cave is no fun, and most kitchens could use more light.
* Stunning and modern appliances, such as commercial-style stove, double ovens, stainless surfaces, built-in refrigerator, a dishwasher drawer, and a warming drawer.
* Extra “pot filler” faucet with a long spout near the stove to easily fill pots while cooking.
* Butcher Block Island - Islands have become standard additions to a cook’s kitchen, and a hard wood surface is not only practical for food-prep, but also adds a soft warmth to the room and partners well with modern appliances and stainless steel.
* Specialized storage - a counter-top appliance garage, spice door, mounted knife rack, and deep drawers for pots and pans.
* Pantry - A walk-in pantry keeps your kitchen organized by providing storage as well as a home for anything you can get off the counter. Even a microwave or drink refrigerator can be nestled into a pantry to maximize under-counter storage in the kitchen and keep you from having a spare fridge in the garage.
* Built-in features - not just a microwave and dishwasher (or 2 - a second dishwasher is a huge benefit!), but a high-end coffee maker, ice machine, steamer, and strainer as well.
Need more inspiration? I’d be happy to show you some of the many beautiful kitchens in houses for sale today along the SF Peninsula!
Nancy Palmer, CRS
Broker Associate
REALTOR®
DRE #00525350
Compass | Woodside
D 650.492.0200 | O 650.529.1111
www.NancyPalmer.com
