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The Get-It-Rented Trifecta: Kitchens, Bathrooms,

Every real estate investor (and most homeowners, for that matter) has been there: you have a property that you need to get a rental agreement or sales contract signed on, and you don't have the budget for a total renovation. What do you do? Where do you focus your budget?

Focus Area 1: The Kitchen

People have a visceral connection with the area where they prepare their food; it must be clean, and it should create an "ooh, ahh" reaction. Chances are, your "customer" is a couple, and one of the two is a cooking enthusiast, and nothing will tip their decision in favor of your rental agreement or sales contract faster than an emotional tug towards your beautiful kitchen.

So what can you do inexpensively with a kitchen?

First, consider replacing the faucet with something new, sleek, shiny, and stylish; it's a cheap yet effective way to add style and polish. Second, take a look at the cabinets: how is the finish on the wood? How are the knobs/handles? If you can't afford to replace the cabinets themselves, consider painting, staining, or refinishing the wood, and consider replacing the knobs or handles (this is an easy and inexpensive way to add panache to the kitchen). As an alternative, you could always go for an artsy look and paint each knob a different color.

Third, review the kitchen flooring carefully. If it's vinyl, consider replacing it with ceramic tile; it's only marginally more expensive to purchase and you can lay it down yourself if you're handy. You can do anything from a shiny appearance to a stone look, solid coloring to extravagant patterns, and everything in between, and people love it.
As an added bonus, finish your tour of the house in the kitchen, and have them fill out the rental application right there against the kitchen counters. The more time they spend there, amid your fresh updates and warm feel, the more affinity they'll feel for the place.

Focus Area 2: The Bathroom

Like kitchens, people want to feel comfortable and luxurious in the place where they bathe. These are critical rooms, in particular the master bathroom (for the buyers/tenants themselves) and the first floor powder room (to show off to friends and family), for your rental agreement's success.

Begin with an appraisal of the flooring, just as you did with the kitchen, and consider installing ceramic tile flooring. If you can afford it, it will help.

Next, review the cabinets, with the same concepts that you used when evaluating and improving the kitchen cabinets.
This should go without saying, but the bathrooms must be absolutely, spotlessly clean. Before showing the property or giving out a single rental application, make sure the bathrooms (and the rest of the house, for that matter) are flawlessly clean.

Finally, add a few touches to help prospective tenants and buyers imagine themselves living in the property, showering in this bathroom, brushing their teeth in front of that mirror, etc. The easier they can imagine their (improved) lives in this bathroom, the better. Start by hanging an upscale (and unused) shower curtain. It won't break the bank, and it helps the bathroom look less cold and clinical and more warm and inviting. Next, buy a sleek, trendy stand-alone toilet paper stand, and load it with a (fresh!) roll of toilet paper. If it seems "yuppie" to you, you're forgetting that the entire point of these exercises is to send a singular message to everyone who considers your rental agreement: living in this house will make you classier.

Focus Area 3: Finishes

These are small things that make a big difference, and replacing them might seem mundane, but it's the details that people remember when they consider your sales offer or rental agreement later on. First, count the light switch panels in the house, and replace every single one of them with classy, possibly artsy, but definitely chic new light switch panels. People notice them as they walk into a room and turn on the light, and they'll think "oh, look at that!"
Second, do the same for door knobs. Circular knobs are boring; install curving, sensual handles, or unique and eye-catching knobs. Remember, these little details will aggregate to create a powerful impression of a classy and stylish home.

Finally, consider replacing the mailbox with something that grabs attention. Miniatures of the whole house are "cute," for better or worse, but often art galleries and craft fairs will have adorable or uber-chic mailboxes that will make a great impression before people even walk through the house.

Don't let money get in the way of creating a great impression for your property! With a little creativity, you can send a loud, clear message that your house is classy and stylish, and that it will confer that upon anyone who lives there. When you successfully convey that message, you can ask whatever you like for your rental agreement or sales listing, and people will pay it because they want to think of themselves as sophisticated.

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Blue Tree Cluster :: Modern Tree Landscape :: Framed Fine Art Ceramic Tile By Kristen Stein Sale Price: $30.00 Description Colorful Bluel Trees in a rustic, abstract landscape by Philadelphia Contemporary Artist Kristen Stein. The artwork is signed by the artist on the front and signed and titled on the back. There is a dowel rod included that allows the framed tile to be displayed on a tabletop or desk. There's a pre-drilled hole on the back that allows for the artwork to be displayed directly on the wall as well. Features Blue Tree Cluster Image by Kristen Stein Ceramic Tile Set in Stained Cherrywood frame Frame measures 6x6x0.5 for a 4.25 x 4.25 inch tile Can be displayed on wall with pre-drilled hole, or on tabletop with included dowel rod. Supports hot dishes if you'd like to use as a trivet.

The Peacock :: Modern Art Deco Cubist :: Framed Fine Art Ceramic Tile By Kristen Stein Sale Price: $30.00 Description Gorgeous blues, purples and greens make up this art deco cubist Peacock design. The original painting on which this print is based was created by Philadelphia Contemporary Artist Kristen Stein. The artwork is signed by the artist on the front and signed and titled on the back. There is a dowel rod included that allows the framed tile to be displayed on a tabletop or desk. There's a pre-drilled hole on the back that allows for the artwork to be displayed directly on the wall as well. Features Peacock Image by Kristen Stein Ceramic Tile Set in Stained Cherrywood frame Frame measures 6x6x0.5 for a 4.25 x 4.25 inch tile Can be displayed on wall with pre-drilled hole, or on tabletop with included dowel rod. Supports hot dishes if you'd like to use as a trivet.

Marked Horizon :: Atmospheric Minimalist Landscape :: Framed Fine Art Ceramic Tile By Kristen Stein Sale Price: $30.00 Description A Warm Autumnal Minimalist Landscape by Philadelphia Contemporary Artist Kristen Stein printed onto a ceramic tile which is framed in a stained cherrywood frame. The artwork is signed by the artist on the front and signed and titled on the back. There is a dowel rod included that allows the framed tile to be displayed on a tabletop or desk. There's a pre-drilled hole on the back that allows for the artwork to be displayed directly on the wall as well. Features Marked Horizon Image by Kristen Stein Ceramic Tile Set in Stained Cherrywood frame Frame measures 6x6x0.5 for a 4.25 x 4.25 inch tile Can be displayed on wall with pre-drilled hole, or on tabletop with included dowel rod. Supports hot dishes if you'd like to use as a trivet.

Singular Beauty Red :: Modern Tree Landscape :: Framed Fine Art Ceramic Tile By Kristen Stein Sale Price: $30.00 Description Colorful Tree Landscape by Philadelphia Contemporary Artist Kristen Stein. The artwork is signed by the artist on the front and signed and titled on the back. There is a dowel rod included that allows the framed tile to be displayed on a tabletop or desk. There's a pre-drilled hole on the back that allows for the artwork to be displayed directly on the wall as well. Features Singular Beauty Red Image by Kristen Stein Ceramic Tile Set in Stained Cherrywood frame Frame measures 6x6x0.5 for a 4.25 x 4.25 inch tile Can be displayed on wall with pre-drilled hole, or on tabletop with included dowel rod. Supports hot dishes if you'd like to use as a trivet.

Singular Beauty Glow :: Modern Tree Landscape :: Framed Fine Art Ceramic Tile By Kristen Stein Sale Price: $30.00 Description A colorful tree set in a cheerful cool-hued abstract landscape by Philadelphia Contemporary Artist Kristen Stein. The artwork is signed by the artist on the front and signed and titled on the back. There is a dowel rod included that allows the framed tile to be displayed on a tabletop or desk. There's a pre-drilled hole on the back that allows for the artwork to be displayed directly on the wall as well. Features Singular Beauty Green Glow Image by Kristen Stein Ceramic Tile Set in Stained Cherrywood frame Frame measures 6x6x0.5 for a 4.25 x 4.25 inch tile Can be displayed on wall with pre-drilled hole, or on tabletop with included dowel rod. Supports hot dishes if you'd like to use as a trivet.

The Pond :: Atmospheric Minimalist Landscape :: Framed Fine Art Ceramic Tile By Kristen Stein Sale Price: $30.00 Description The Pond is an atmospheric minimalist landscape in cool greens and blues by Philadelphia Contemporary Artist Kristen Stein. The artwork is signed by the artist on the front and signed and titled on the back. There is a dowel rod included that allows the framed tile to be displayed on a tabletop or desk. There's a pre-drilled hole on the back that allows for the artwork to be displayed directly on the wall as well. Features The Pond Image by Kristen Stein Ceramic Tile Set in Stained Cherrywood frame Frame measures 6x6x0.5 for a 4.25 x 4.25 inch tile Can be displayed on wall with pre-drilled hole, or on tabletop with included dowel rod. Supports hot dishes if you'd like to use as a trivet.

TOSCANA: Tuscan Roof Tile - Tuscan Landscape with Olives [Prod. 0385B/C-TOS] Sale Price: $396.00   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Description TOSCANA: This product is part of our all new and exclusive Toscana collection.In this collection we customarily group items with the classic Tuscan look. Here you may find a truly unique array of products in different shapes and designs, but all complimentary to each other throughout their classic Tuscan patterns. Features Item Size: 7W.X16H. (Inches) For decorative purposes only. Indoor/Outdoor Masterfully Hand-Painted in Italy! Genuine Artistica hand-painted product from Tuscany Italy.

DERUTA: Hot-Plate Tile Vario Ara/Verde^ [Prod. 1624-VAR] Sale Price: $78.00   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Description DERUTA VARIO Collection: Over 500 years of artistic heritage has produced a multitude of ceramic artists in the Italian town of Deruta.Artistica's exclusive artists have been painting ceramics since her childhood, and enjoys exploring new patterns, such as the new Vario (Various) ones shown in this page. Artistica's Deruta Vario creations are painstakingly created with no specific guidelines, but inspired by her own many years of experience. Features Item Size: 6 X 6 (Inches) 100% Food Safe Dishwasher Safe Masterfully Hand-Painted in Deruta Italy! Genuine Artistica hand-painted product from Deruta-Italy.

GIRASOLE: Framed ''Sunflower'' tile distressed wood [Prod. 12/10X10-GIR] Sale Price: $78.00   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Description GIRASOLE Collection: (Sunflower) Set your table with these beautiful hand painted plates and imagine yourself in a typical Italian Trattoria in Amalfi- the Terrazza faces the Mediterranean Sea... a warm breeze mingles with the scent of wine as you relax to enjoy the view and the ambiance of romance... ITALY!The brilliance of this sunflower pattern is enhanced by the bright and rich colors, offering a sense of joyous gaiety to this original design. Features Item Size: 6X6 (Inches) For decorative purposes only. Indoor/Outdoor Masterfully Hand-Painted in Italy! Genuine Hand-Painted product from Deruta-Italy.

RUSTICA: Wall tile w/Putto Vino Veritas [Prod. 1248-RUS] Sale Price: $338.00   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Description RUSTICA Collection: Wall Decor... Tuscan style!This product is shipped wall-hang ready.Great traditional wall plaques for the final touch to your home decor... Features Item Size: 18X10 (Inches) Shipped Wall Hung Ready Masterfully Hand-Painted in Deruta Italy! Genuine Artistica hand-painted product from Italy.

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