Kitchens rank pretty highly on homebuyer’s lists – and if you’re selling a condo in Scottsdale, you need to know how to stage yours to make it as appealing as possible to prospective buyers. Use these tips on how to stage your condo’s kitchen to sell quickly (and at the right price).

How to Stage Your Condo’s Kitchen to Sell

The way your condo’s kitchen looks can make or break a sale, so use these tips to ensure yours is impressing prospective buyers:

  1. Clean and declutter everything (including drawers and cupboards)
  2. Paint the ceiling white
  3. Check your backsplash
  4. Choose your displays wisely
  5. Add a little excitement

Related: 5 features that can make it easier to sell your home in Scottsdale

Here’s a closer look at each tip.

How to Stage Your Condo's Kitchen to Sell - Declutter

#1. Clean and declutter everything (including drawers and cupboards)

Your REALTOR® has most likely already suggested that you stage your condo – and maybe he or she has even suggested a specific home stager – but it all starts with cleaning and decluttering. Buyers want to see plenty of space, and the best way to show it to them is to ensure your kitchen is spotless.

Cupboards and drawers count, too. Buyers will open everything, which means nothing is off-limits when it comes to decluttering. Even if your kitchen isn’t cluttered, it’s essential that you remove everything you haven’t used in the last 6 months (and if you have a small kitchen, that goes for everything you haven’t used in the last 3 months). You can choose to donate or sell the items you remove, or you can put them in storage until you move into your next home.

How to Stage Your Condo's Kitchen to Sell - Paint the Ceiling White

#2. Paint the ceiling white

A white ceiling draws the eye upward, so if your condo’s kitchen is a little on the cozy side, this might be a great idea. This is particularly true if your walls aren’t white – and remember, the lighter the shades on your walls, the larger the space will appear.

Related: How to stage a luxury bathroom (even if it isn’t a luxury bathroom)

How to Stage Your Condo's Kitchen to Sell - Backsplash

#3. Check your backsplash

If your sink’s backsplash is a bit dated, now is the time to update it. Consider using vertical lines between the counter and window if the space is small – that, like a white ceiling, draws the eye up and makes the space appear taller.

How to Stage Your Condo's Kitchen to Sell - Counter Displays

#4. Choose your displays wisely

Keep your counters as clear as possible. Buyers like to see that there’s plenty of space for working, even if they’re not culinary experts. Take the appliances off the counter and put them in cupboards. Limit yourself to a knife rack, a fruit bowl and – if there’s still space – a recipe holder.

Pro tip: Put away the dish soap, sponge and other dish-doing accoutrements.

How to Stage Your Condo's Kitchen to Sell - Accent Wall

#5. Add a little excitement

Create an accent wall that serves as a focal point. Think about adding floating shelves to create depth and visual interest, or create an art display with a specific theme (think coffee, city lights or something else that appeals to a wide audience).

Related: 7 tips to help you sell your condo in Scottsdale

Are You Selling a Luxury Home in Scottsdale?

If you’re selling a home in Scottsdale, your first step is to find out how much it’s worth. Call us at 602-899-5618 to talk to an experienced luxury real estate agent about how we can use cutting-edge marketing techniques to put your home in front of all the right buyers. If you’re also looking for a new home in Scottsdale, explore all our Scottsdale real estate listings or look in specific communities:

Don Matheson
REALTOR® | Founder
The Matheson Team
RE/MAX Fine Properties
21000 N. Pima Rd., #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-351-5359
don@scottsdalerealestate.com


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