Just Because It's White or Black Doesn't Mean It Isn't Good

Just Because It's White of Black Doesn't Mean It Isn't Good

Those of us in the real estate profession will hear this on any given Sunday, "the appliances are so outdated." And, in many instances, the buyer is right. But, then there are those times when a buyer will say appliances are outdated and yet the fridge was just bought 9 months ago. What gives?
Stainless steel. For all of you buyers out there who watch HGTV House Hunters, you certainly have witnessed this but may have not noticed it. A buyer will walk into a kitchen and gasp at the fact that a range is white and put the label"outdated" on it...But, what they really mean is not upgrated to the taste they have become accustomed to.

Now, by definition, outdated DOES mean "not current" and by many standards stainless steel is, and has been for awhile, the "it" thing. But, just because it's white or black doesn't mean it isn't good.

Take my home for example. My husband and I just built our new home less than a year ago. When it came time to select appliances, my husband wanted stainless steel. However, I wanted black. WHAT?! How could I want BLACK over stainless steel? Well, you see, I am a mother and had stainless steel once upon a time and, frankly, hated cleaning it. I find it beautiful and striking, but for me I wanted something that would stand up to my toddler twins. And, you know what? I actually LOVE my black appliances! They look fabulous with my granite counters and I think it sets my kitchen apart from all the other kitchens in my neighborhood. But, that's just me!

So, what's my point? My point is, next time you are touring a home and everything seems lovely, please don't discount the appliances just because they are not the color you most desire. Check their function and you may just find that white fridge may be a better quality model than the stainless steel fridge you saw in the home before. Don't discount a home just because of the color of the appliances. You may be missing out on a great opportunity!

Ready to find your next home? Contact me, Shannon Milligan at Home Sweet Henrico with Keller Williams Realty, and let me light your way to home sweet home in the Henrico County Real Estate or surrounding Richmond Real Estate market.

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