[upstate]

Would replacing the white appliances with stainless or possibly black be worth the money, if we possibly put the house on the market? Thanks.

[Stu from NYC]

Would ask that question of a real estate person you would consider hiring to handle the sale.

[Babubhat]

No. Buyer not going to give you credit for doing so. Anything that works is adequate

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by upstate

Would replacing the white appliances with stainless or possibly black be worth the money, if we possibly put the house on the market? Thanks.

No, waste of money. The new buyers will put in what they want.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by upstate

Would replacing the white appliances with stainless or possibly black be worth the money, if we possibly put the house on the market? Thanks.

Not in the real estate business, but do feel that this change would not help sell the home, especially in todays(seller) market.

[davem4616]

almost five years ago, as soon as we moved in, we replaced the stainless steel appliances that came with the house with upscale white appliances...because we were going to live here, and the wife wasn't happy with the contractor grade appliances

if you bought a house to rent....why would you want to replace new appliances that worked?

I'm asking for a friend

[davem4616]

No

almost 5 years ago when we moved in the wife was unhappy with the stainless steel contractor grade appliances in the kitchen and we replaced everything, because we were going to live here full time

if I had bought the house as an investment, and planned to rent it, I never would have spend the 5K

IMHO, don't be foolish....think about how we all put up with the appliances at at Town Suite or any other kitchenette type hotel

keep in mind a renter is looking at a number of things...as long as there are the expected appliances, that's not a show stopper

it's about price and location, IMHO

[RICH1]

Not black!

[petsetc]

Not worth it!

You will only recover a portion of the cost. It might improve salability but in this current market I think that would be insignificant. Besides, if you pick SS - the buyer may want with black, pick black and they want black SS ... Many buyers here change many/everything when the move in. If YOU want SS or black, that's different, but not to improve resale.

JMHO

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Age of appliances? over 10+ years, would't hurt.
For the reason of selling quicker, doubtful,
For the reason of a higher price, don't think it will help.

What affects a house buyer in a development of very similar houses for a market based price?
1) Location
2) Design
3) Customization / uniqueness which appeals to the buyer.

good luck. .

[CoachKandSportsguy]

The most important characteristics for a buyer of a house in the villages, where there are many similar houses to choose from:

1) Location /view
2) model or design
3) uniqueness of home relative to buyers preferences



Doubtful that appearance of appliances make the rank.
However, if the appliances are over 15 years old,
updating them to modern ones won't hurt.

If the question to affect to price, not likely unless all old appliances
if the question relates to speed of sale, not likely

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by upstate

Would replacing the white appliances with stainless or possibly black be worth the money, if we possibly put the house on the market? Thanks.

I would not recommend Black since it is only a coating over stainless and can not be repaired when scratched. That info is becoming more wide spread so potential buyers might find that a negative. I assume you would replace because your white appliances are technologically out dated which would also be a negative. Potential buyers would recognize that and build the cost of replacement into their offer. I doubt you would get your full investment back but upgrading may help sell the house sooner and take that negotiation point off the table. IMO

[upstate]

Thanks for all the replies, we’ll keep the white for now.