Switching to Granite?
 

We have a designer home (Iris) located in Lake Deaton. We have high definition laminate in our kitchen. We want to put our house up for sale in the near future. Would our house sell easier with granite? Thanks in advance!

In my opinion, a lot of the granite countertops are ugly, and you might choose a pattern that a future buyer would hate.

I think it is better to just sell the house as it is.

:agree:

a lot of people prefer quartz.

Agreed, very possible a buyer would not like your choice and would toss it and buy new one

A lot of people who list their house for sale will provide a list of upgrades with the actual cost they paid for them, and expect the buyer to pay full price for the upgrades. Typically, you are lucky to get 50 to 60 percent back for upgrades. So, if you want to spend $6000 on granite and get an extra $3000 in a higher sales price, then go for it. But, it would be a waste of money.

Keep it as it is.

Do your counter tops look like they need to be replaced? If not leave them..when I bought my home I was glad the house needed upgrading and I could do it the way I liked..not them picking something cheap just for looks & to sell..

Bingo.

Why don't you put "stone countertop allowance" in the listing and discount it accordingly? Also lower selling price= lower taxes!!

We have granite, the only problem the granite is constantly cold and cools plates and food quickly, we solved that problem early, purchased small pet warmers from Chewy , we place our plates onto of them and our food stays warm

Sell as is. We did. Of course we had some lookers who said they would have preferred granite and some who really liked the high-def laminate. They can always change it to something of their liking.

I would consult your realtor, all Villages homes are basically the same. A few floor plans, so the only thing that makes your home stand out from others are the upgrades and the features of the lot. If the home looks tasteful and has features that buyers are looking for then it may not be necessary or maybe the realtor could suggest another upgrade that makes more sense. They are the professionals. I have been a realtor for 24 years and have seen many updates that made no sense financially. Andrea Bonivich, Sellstate Superior Realty

Price & price is what determines salability, I've instructed the Admiral, to sell the house for what you're comfortable with, we're living without any financial benefit form our house--and if you have enough assets, don't let selling your house for a predetermined value be the determining factor--your personal comfort is what counts, every month a house is on the mkt costs you $$--sell it quickly and get it off your mind and move on

I work for a homebuilder who is not in TV. We use quartz. It is maintenance free nonporous and nonabsorbant so it will not draw in moisture from leftover food. Also harder than granite so less chance of scratching. No resealing like other tops.