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Default Granite countertops


"Janet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> says...
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>> But my house isn't paid for, and I'm not retired. In this job market I
>> want to be able to sell in a hurry if I have to. With so many houses
>> out there for sale and not moving I want mine to stand out.

>
> It doesn't work like that. In a crowded market, if buyers have choice of
> several more or less identical homes, they will buy the cheapest and use
> the money they save for something else.. maybe a new kitchen, but if
> cooking is not a priority for them they'll spend it on something they like
> better.
>
> If you need to sell fast in a sticky market, set the price lower than the
> competition.
>>
>> I will take under advisement some of the comments about going more
>> neutral, but I'm definitely going with granite. I just love the way it
>> looks.

>
> That's the only reason to go for it; pleasing yourself.
>
> Janet.
>
>

That's absolutely correct, Janet. Got the money? Spend it to please
yourself. But don't plan on potential buyers to be willing to pay for your
choices.

Jill