Often too basic
Home buyers in Panama often complain that the kitchens in Panama are “too basic” or very outdated, so one of the best ways to boost your home value when selling a property here is to upgrade your kitchen.
The answer
And fortunately, says Dallas Kruger, CEO of Utopia Concierge and Real Estate Services, it has become increasingly easy to give your kitchen an attractive makeover at a reasonable cost.
“Modern open-plan home designs mean that kitchens are generally much more visible now than they used to be,” she notes. “So a well-fitted and fully equipped kitchen can go a very long way towards persuading potential buyers that they have found the property they want – and boosting your home value in their eyes.
Increase the value
“In fact, it is quite possible that the impact made by a remodeled kitchen can add more to the eventual sale price of a home than the cost of the improvements.”
In addition, it is relatively easy now in most parts of Panama to access popular materials such as granite for countertops and many different kinds of wood or superwood for kitchen cabinets, as well as all sorts of sinks and fittings to suit every design style, she says.
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“There are also specialist kitchen design and installation companies that are using digital design programs to really simplify the once-difficult task of combining the most possible storage space with the most labor-efficient and appealing layouts.
“Well-placed pot drawers, for example, now enable users to quickly lay their hands on all the cooking utensils they require, while corner-cupboard “lazy-susans” enable them to easily locate the ingredients they need without having to unpack or reorganize a whole cabinet.
Convenience counts
“Easy-clean surfaces, self-closing hinges, roll-back drawers and built-in stoves, ovens, and fridges are also bringing new glamour and buyer-appeal to many kitchens in Panama.”
What is more, says Dallas, the increased use of standard-size cabinets and appliances is also helping to bring down the cost of revamping your kitchen and boosting your home value.
Be clever
“Computer-aided design also enables the kitchen installation companies, given the dimensions of the kitchen, to quickly offer you competitive designs and choices of materials, so that you can confidently choose an upgrade package that not only meets your aesthetic requirements but also suits your budget. It is particularly important not to overspend if your intention is to sell your property immediately after the remodel has been completed. also enables the kitchen installation companies, given the dimensions of the kitchen, to quickly offer you competitive designs and choices of materials, so that you can confidently choose an upgrade package that not only meets your aesthetic requirements but also suits your budget. It is particularly important not to overspend if your intention is to sell your property immediately after the remodel has been completed.
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