| What do first time buyers expect in todays homes for | | | | lighter colors and can bargain down even the best |
| sale? | | | | kitchen remodel. "Green" countertops pertain to a few |
| With the inventory available right now in housing, most | | | | buyers such as recycled glass and granite squares |
| buyers are looking for any and all kitchen upgrades | | | | come in on the scale at about a 5. Because of |
| that they can get. So many houses are on the market | | | | maintenance of the grouting these are a little more |
| that each home offers a little more than the last. | | | | work to keep up with. |
| Before the downturn a home buyer would have to | | | | Next of the must haves is stainless steel appliances. |
| pay dearly for the upgrades that now are | | | | All should be of the same brand if possible and stoves |
| commonplace and in most instances expected. | | | | and refrigerators are wanted the larger the better. |
| The first item the buyer sees when entering a | | | | Lastly is flooring. An afterthought for many first time |
| prospective home is the kitchen cabinets. 42 inches | | | | home buyers. No longer is linoleum acceptable. |
| high is the best and provide the best storage. | | | | Ceramic tile, wood floors or laminates are wanted. |
| Preferably in a mahogany or cherry stain. These are | | | | "Green" people want bamboo for their sustainability. |
| followed by the darting eye movements directly to the | | | | Selling your house? Make sure you have some of |
| countertops! Granite is in and the color doesn't matter | | | | these upgrades and your place should fly off the block |
| much as long as they are granite. | | | | as long as you have it priced right. |
| Although a few smart buyers are noticing the trend of | | | | |