According to Trulia: “The rooms buyers most closely inspect (and judge) in a house are the kitchen and master bath. These are the interior spaces where the most value can be added during a sale, so they need to look their best. A well-appointed kitchen will dramatically increase the value of your home, so it’s worth spicing up yours to grab buyer attention.”
So, take stock of your kitchen. What state Are the counters in? And what about your kitchen cabinetry? Is the paint color outdated bland? Are the surfaces worn and scratched from use? What about your bottom cabinets or kitchen islands ? They often endure a lot of foot-traffic damage, resulting in nicks and scratches. What you see as normal “wear and tear”, a potential buyer (or even your house guests) will use to rate your house against another with a better kitchen.