It's absolutely gorgeous. I would also add put a small plant (faux) on the countertop for a splash of colour.
Well done.
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It's absolutely gorgeous. I would also add put a small plant (faux) on the countertop for a splash of colour.
Well done.
Great idea! However, you are forgetting about the gang leader and his two cohorts!It's absolutely gorgeous. I would also add put a small plant (faux) on the countertop for a splash of colour.
Well done.
We saved them! I didn’t want to rush it. I’ve had both good and bad comments on it in general. Of course, some people like it and others don’t so I’m feeling a little insecure about it. I did like it when held a square up to it. Thought I would check out other options that aren’t too expensive. It definitely needs something.I love it
Why didn't keep the tin backsplash though? It would have gone so much better with the greys.
Great idea! However, you are forgetting about the gang leader and his two cohorts!
Ah, forgot about the gang leader.
No. I told the realtor I’m taking it off the market until February/March. I want it to go in as a new listing with the updated photos and a more reasonable price. I will also have an open house right away.
@KLS52 The kitchen looks beautiful! My only suggestion would be to keep everything neutral and add seasonal pops of color through maybe a dishtowel/potholders or something small like three mini pumpkins on the window sill. I keep thinking that that popular brand of ceramics that @Chryssie keeps disparaging would look great in your kitchen! Lol.
Thanks Poppy. We are going to do some sort of backsplash. I think it needs it. And if I can talk hubby into it maybe change the countertop. It will depend on how the money holds out because I will be leaving work end of December so income is taking a hit.
From my own perspective, I'd leave it as is. I saw many redone rooms in houses and would have been so much happier if they were left alone so I could do it my way. When I see something newly done, but not to my liking, I feel like it only adds cost so why pay extra for something I'd want to redo?
I feel like leaving a room as is, but nice, gives the impression of getting a good deal. But I realize I'm not average
I did like the stamped metal backsplash.
And what if you saw a brand new countertop, but not the color, or material you want?
Just last week the house right across from me had a sale sign, for about two weeks. It was listed at $275,000.!! Our neighborhood is valued at about $115,000., with that house by far the most expensive, other higher cost homes come in at like $150,000.
Who would buy a house in the midst of others that are under $100,000. and built in the twenties? That house was built in 2005 on what was a vacant lot. You can buy a super nice house on a far bigger lot, and a better school district around here!
Who would buy a house in the midst of others that are under $100,000. and built in the twenties? That house was built in 2005 on what was a vacant lot. You can buy a super nice house on a far bigger lot, and a better school district around here!
Yes, I hear what you are saying. It just seems that the few couples who saw the house that were possibly interested said they didn’t want to put the work into it. So I thought if I went with something basic and neutral that it might help. Eve if it doesn’t perfect suit their taste, they would at least feel like it was “nice enough” to be able to live with for awhile until they were ready to do it up how they want.From my own perspective, I'd leave it as is. I saw many redone rooms in houses and would have been so much happier if they were left alone so I could do it my way. When I see something newly done, but not to my liking, I feel like it only adds cost so why pay extra for something I'd want to redo?
I feel like leaving a room as is, but nice, gives the impression of getting a good deal. But I realize I'm not average
I did like the stamped metal backsplash.
And what if you saw a brand new countertop, but not the color, or material you want?
I think it’s kind of a catch 22. It’s really a matter of finding the right buyer. I actually like the metal backsplash too, more so now that the cabinets and walls have been painted. I’m finding it 50/50 with people either liking it or not liking it. And a few like it with no backsplash but I feel like behind the stove needs something because of grease from cooking.
The super nice house across the street that was listed 120,000 above mine, sold in one month and that house was completely remodeled/updated from top to bottom. The house next door is still on the market. That was gutted and redone and is also priced way over mine. I’m feeling good about the decision to try again next year.
Yes, you really don't know! l love what you've done with the kitchen-it seems like the perfect starting point. Clean, nicely laid out, and easy to do more with to make it your own
I so distrust remodels! You just don't know what's behind the new drywall, and so many times they're not done right, like having thing over the old fixtures making them hard to replace, plumbing that;s rigged....My old house had a lot of that, much that I discovered when I tore things out!
I so distrust remodels! You just don't know what's behind the new drywall, and so many times they're not done right, like having thing over the old fixtures making them hard to replace, plumbing that;s rigged....My old house had a lot of that, much that I discovered when I tore things out!
I know that KL isn't looking for advise but I would agree with the above. The main thing is that the kitchen has been redone and it's neutral, clean and now has the perfect base if the future owners want to add the splash back and counter top. You have done a very good job.
I have rarely seen a kitchen that seems to perfect to my mind(so many different likes & dislikes) and would prefer to add my own touch especially for the sb and countertop. Moreover, the extra expenses that will incur will not really change the selling price. You really should keep it down to the struck minimum.
I would just leave it as it is and add a an item or 2 for extra colour ; faux plants etc. Keep it neat, neutral and clean.
The splash back in the previous photo doesn't look like it's metal based. Or is it the photo ? I have a stainless steel splash back and it looks entirely different.
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So, I got an acceptable cash offer on my house. I was pretty excited but we’re already hitting some annoyances. Most of it is just me being me because of the anxiety. So this is going to be all over the place. And I had to cut and paste because, yeah, my thoughts are all over the place, lol.
My agent was all happy with this offer, telling me how fast cash offers go because the bank doesn’t get involvedand I should run out and find a house to buy. So I was all prepared to go look at four open houses today. Then he calls me and says, he got the buyer to come up another 5000 but he doesn’t want to close until March. Really? WTH. I need my lawyer.
I’ll probably do it because I was ready to take the house off the market November 7, when the listing expired, and relist in February/March anyway. I just feel like it’s shady and I’m getting conflicting information from my agent, who’s been pretty much useless and talks in circles. I always feel like he’s trying to “convince me” of something but then his story changes. I need my lawyer.
There’s the issue of disclosures. My daughter was big on signing the disclosure statement which I was prepared to do. But my agent is pushing me not to and to give the $500 credit at closing instead. Several friends are saying that is the way to go.
I don’t know how any of this works which is why I need the lawyer.
I’m also getting a lot of advice from friends and family so it’s confusing. My daughter sold her house and bought the new one last December. She’s very good with stuff but I think laws vary from state to state. My buyer wants to do the inspection next Monday and daughter says not until the contract is signed and the binder is in place so all this technical stuff has to be worked out. I need my lawyer.
I love my buying agent. She’s going to help me even though she’s in a different state. She said my agent should be getting proof of funds from any cash buyer. So I’ll make sure he does that. I need my lawyer.
Feel free to jump in with any experience/knowledge you may have. What’s a few more ideas to throw into the mix to make me more crazy, right?
So, I got an acceptable cash offer on my house. I was pretty excited but we’re already hitting some annoyances. Most of it is just me being me because of the anxiety. So this is going to be all over the place. And I had to cut and paste because, yeah, my thoughts are all over the place, lol.
My agent was all happy with this offer, telling me how fast cash offers go because the bank doesn’t get involvedand I should run out and find a house to buy. So I was all prepared to go look at four open houses today. Then he calls me and says, he got the buyer to come up another 5000 but he doesn’t want to close until March. Really? WTH. I need my lawyer.
I’ll probably do it because I was ready to take the house off the market November 7, when the listing expired, and relist in February/March anyway. I just feel like it’s shady and I’m getting conflicting information from my agent, who’s been pretty much useless and talks in circles. I always feel like he’s trying to “convince me” of something but then his story changes. I need my lawyer.
There’s the issue of disclosures. My daughter was big on signing the disclosure statement which I was prepared to do. But my agent is pushing me not to and to give the $500 credit at closing instead. Several friends are saying that is the way to go.
I don’t know how any of this works which is why I need the lawyer.
I’m also getting a lot of advice from friends and family so it’s confusing. My daughter sold her house and bought the new one last December. She’s very good with stuff but I think laws vary from state to state. My buyer wants to do the inspection next Monday and daughter says not until the contract is signed and the binder is in place so all this technical stuff has to be worked out. I need my lawyer.
I love my buying agent. She’s going to help me even though she’s in a different state. She said my agent should be getting proof of funds from any cash buyer. So I’ll make sure he does that. I need my lawyer.
Feel free to jump in with any experience/knowledge you may have. What’s a few more ideas to throw into the mix to make me more crazy, right?
