Kitchen design concord commonly feature granite countertops, and for good reason. Granite is a timeless material, after all; despite its tendency to feature busy, information-heavy patterns, granite has survived and, indeed, thrived in the modern design era, providing well-needed contrast to a uniform room.

Additionally, granite is known to add significant value to a home. This begs homeowners to consider whether installing the material in their kitchen prior to selling would be a financially sound move.

 

Assessing the Market

 

In any case, sellers should make a point of assessing their local market in order to find out what's in demand. Real estate professionals can certainly help homeowners with this step, since they have access to a vast listings network that's privately held. Sellers should locate the most attractive listings out there and note whether they feature granite in the kitchen. If the seller's kitchen isn't on par with what's trending on the market, their home likely won't be receiving much traffic.

It's recommended that homeowners pay their neighbors and friends a visit, seeing how their granite countertops fit into their kitchen design. If it appears that granite seems to be a valuable, desirable addition to a property, homeowners might benefit from having an installation arranged prior to putting the listing on the market.

 

When Will the Home Be Put Up for Sale?

 

It's also important to consider when the home will be put up for sale. If the answer is 'immediately', then the question of whether or not to install granite is more difficult. In this case, it might be best to let the listing linger on the market for a few weeks, using a granite countertop installation as a backup option to help increase a home's appeal.

Conversely, if the homeowner is only planning to list the property in the next year or so, installing countertops (that suit their taste, of course) will be an enjoyable upgrade that simultaneously adds a great deal of value to the property. 

 

 

Sniffing Out for a Deal

Speaking of great deals, now would be a great time to sniff out for them. The question of whether to install granite prior to listing a home is much less of a question if the homeowner manages to find a great sale on the material.

It's advised that homeowners visit their local granite shops to see what material they have on liquidation. Just because a granite material is being sold at a discount price, that doesn't necessarily mean that it's an unworthy option; in some cases, granite shops simply ordered a slab or two more than they needed, so they sell the material at a discounted price in order to clear it.