It's time for an upgrade. Your starter home or condo is getting a little small, thanks to the discovery of new hobbies, a growing work-from-home career or additions to the family. Before you list your home for sale, add value to your kitchen design with a few weekend DIY updates and popular remodeling projects.

We reached out to a few real estate pros to see what potential buyers really want in their future kitchens. It's not surprising that modern features and luxurious updates top the list. Consider adding a few of these projects to your home-selling checklist.

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1. Install intriguing gadgets

Long and Foster Realtor® Denise Supplee finds that millennial buyers ohh and ahh over automatic turn-on water faucets (such as the Arbor Kitchen Faucet featuring the popular hands-free MotionSense technology) and fixtures with built-in lights that create a warm ambiance when grabbing a late-night snack.
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4. Replace the backsplash

Examine the area behind your countertops, especially near the stove. If your backsplash reflects your love of making homemade pasta sauce, swap out the tile with a fresh, classic look. Simple 3" x 6" subway tile in white or neutral tones gets requested often when updating a kitchen design.

5. Create modern cabinets

Peeling, dirty, squeaky cabinets are huge turn-offs to buyers. Supplee says her clients ask more about repairs than upgrades, so consider removing cabinet doors, sanding and painting the current storage space to give it an open-concept kitchen design that young homeowners crave.
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6. Add a wow feature

Enhance lower cabinets with pull-out shelves, a built-in wine rack, a lazy Susan or in-cabinet lighting to make extra deep storage spaces easier to navigate. Personalized touches are memorable and help buyers keep your property top-of-mind when choosing their new home.

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