Kitchens will make or break a sale, so consider updating yours before putting the home on the market. Kitchen upgrades will most likely get you 85% of your money back, and renovations eliminate a buyer’s negotiating points (they may ask you to knock $10,000 off the price because the kitchen needs updating).

To make the kitchen looking fresh without draining the bank account, consider adding a fresh coat of neutral-colored paint and new hardware to dated cabinets. If you do have a little bit of cash to spend in this area, add at least one stainless steel appliance to give the kitchen a high-end look.