BY CORINNE BARONE August 2, 2025
They don’t say “the kitchen is the heart of the home” for nothing. As the place to nourish yourself and connect with loved ones, most people desire a space where they can cook comfortably while entertaining friends and family. That’s why kitchens can make or break a home sale.
While you might not care about passé trends, the same can’t be said for potential buyers. For most home seekers, there is few worse disappointments than stepping into a time warp upon entering the kitchen — a fact confirmed by REALTOR® and broker Ken Sisson of Coldwell Banker Realty. According to the California-based agent, “The kitchen was the number one buying decision factor” for three out of every five of his buyers. Licensed REALTOR® Lindsey Schmidt of Fathom Realty backed the claim, noting that “along with bathrooms, [kitchens] are generally what sell homes.”
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