Thanks everybody. All good thoughts and suggestions. Even though there are opposing opinions, each has its merits. We actually have an offer pending. After moving between 8 houses over the years, I conclude that people lose all common sense when they look at houses. We can’t control what the buyer’s realtor tells them. For better or worse, current buyers think that the kitchen looks dated (for all of the reasons pointed out in the thread). The current prospect’s husband is cool with things, whereas the wife is not sure about what could be done about the kitchen. Hopefully they’ll find peace with a buy decision- they are back at the house now.
We’ll see. If things slow again we may refinish and will do it well. No half@#$ here! As pointed out, that may turn out to be a bad decision.
It is true that you only need one buyer and also true that most will change things anyway. Conversely, we want people to get past the thought that there is a Kitchen Emergency Again, to me that’s crazy but everybody that looks at the house is bummed that the kitchen “needs” to be updated (Don’t throw food at me!).
If this couple puts in an offer and we come to an agreement then we’re done!
thanks all
We’ll see. If things slow again we may refinish and will do it well. No half@#$ here! As pointed out, that may turn out to be a bad decision.
It is true that you only need one buyer and also true that most will change things anyway. Conversely, we want people to get past the thought that there is a Kitchen Emergency Again, to me that’s crazy but everybody that looks at the house is bummed that the kitchen “needs” to be updated (Don’t throw food at me!).
If this couple puts in an offer and we come to an agreement then we’re done!
thanks all