Update the kitchen

• The kitchen is the most valuable room in a house. It is worth the most per square foot and can make the difference when buyers are unsure
• Consider refacing your kitchen cabinetry. This is much cheaper than installing new cabinetry and often as effective
• Upgrading kitchen counter tops is expensive, but can add serious value
• Declutter the surfaces and just leave a bowl of fruit out. Take out any bulky appliances
• Consider upgrading the plumbing fixtures and white goods, but keep in mind that while that could make your property sell faster, you will be unlikely to recoup their full value