The 7 Kitchen Features Every Buyer Wants

Here are the top seven kitchen features buyers want these days.

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What kitchen features do buyers look for when they view your home? This is an important question because a lot of buyers see the kitchen as one of the most crucial rooms in your house. Today, I’ll be going over the top seven features buyers look for in your kitchen:

1. Double sink - You would never have guessed it, but the most important feature your kitchen can have is a double sink. For a while, we thought a single farmhouse sink would be more popular, but buyers have confirmed over and over that they prefer the traditional double sink setup. 

2. Walk-in pantry - A normal pantry works just fine, but having a walk-in pantry makes the kitchen that much nicer. 

3. Table space - It’s nice to have a bar, but most buyers are more concerned with space for a big kitchen table for dinner. 

4. Central island - It may sound picky, but buyers want a nice island to prepare their food before they bring it over to their table. Even if you plan on upgrading your kitchen for yourself, you might as well increase the value of your home in the process. 

"Even if you plan on upgrading your kitchen for yourself, you might as well increase the value of your home in the process." 

5. Granite countertops - They do not necessarily need to be granite, but solid surface countertops are a must in today’s kitchens. 

6. Custom backsplash - This one is related to the countertops. No matter what countertops you have, buyers want a backsplash that matches. 

7. Pull-out shelves - If you can spring for it, pull-out shelves always catch the attention of potential buyers. 

Even if you plan on upgrading your kitchen for yourself, you might as well increase the value of your home in the process.If you have any questions or want to know a vendor who can help you with kitchen additions, do not hesitate to email me at charlotte@charlottemabryteam.com or call my team at (423) 593-5588. We’re always happy to help!

What Happens When You Close on a Home

Here’s an overview of what happens during the closing process.

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While you’re getting ready to close on your new home, what’s going on behind the scenes? Here’s a checklist of tasks that typically happen: 1. Your contract is reviewed. This ensures all your contingencies are met, your loan information is correct, your name is spelled correctly, etc. 2. Your loan is verified. This ensures that all your funds are there and you’ve met all the terms of the loan process. Your lender will also check your employment history and your credit. This all happens typically the day before closing. 3. Your deed for the home is checked. This involves title work and a title search to verify that there are no liens on the property or any other surprises. The title insurance policy is also prepared to ensure the title is free and clear. 4. You receive the survey of the property (if you ordered one). This survey will then be verified so it matches with the written description of the property.  

  

"Double-check the numbers before signing on the dotted line. "

5. You do a final walk-through. You and your agent will walk through the home to confirm that everything is in working order and exactly how you purchased it. We typically recommend doing this the day before closing. 6. You receive a closing disclosure. You receive an estimate of your closing costs during the initial phase of the closing process, and this document breaks down all of those closing costs. Your lender usually sends it to you three to four days before closing. Double-check the numbers before signing on the dotted line. 7. You sign a lot of paperwork come closing day. If you’ve bought a home before, you know that you need to bring both hands with you on closing day because you’ll be signing a lot of papers. Transactions with conventional loans typically involve more paperwork than cash transactions, and transactions with government loans (VA or FHA) usually feature even more paperwork. 8. The deed is sent to the courthouse and recorded. Afterward, that document is sent back to the title company, who then sends it back to you. You should get it in the mail two to six weeks after closing. If you have questions about the closing process or there’s anything else I can assist you with, send me an email and I’d be happy to help you. I hope you have a fantastic day!