Listing With a Restaurant-Worthy Kitchen
Every house has a story.
I know how to tell it.
When I walked into this home for the first time, I literally said out loud:
“Wow. This feels like I’m in a restaurant.”
And that was exactly the point.
The owner had spent years working with restaurant owners—sourcing espresso machines, learning the inner workings of commercial kitchens, seeing how space, energy, and conversation flow together. So when it came time to design his own kitchen, he didn’t hold back. This wasn’t just a “chef’s kitchen.” It was the kind of place where you want to linger—between the heat of the stove and the hum of a good story over wine.
That moment of wow stayed with me, and it shaped the entire marketing campaign for the home.
From Reaction to Strategy
I knew I wanted to go deeper, to help potential buyers feel what I felt.
That’s when I started developing the storyline for the video and the rest of the marketing. I didn’t just want to show off square footage and finishes—I wanted to show what it feels like to live here.
So I leaned into that kitchen moment and said:
“Can you imagine bringing everyone together—from Super Bowl party to pasta night—when your kitchen is as good as your favorite restaurant?”
And it worked. People didn’t just see a beautiful kitchen. They saw memories waiting to happen.
The Home’s Bigger Story
It wasn’t just the kitchen. The homeowners had designed a thoughtful outdoor gathering space too—perfectly connected to the flow of the house. A big backyard with space for laughter, long tables, late-night chats under string lights. Everything in the home told the same story: this is where people come together.
That’s what I love most about my job—uncovering that throughline and helping it shine.
A Familiar Feeling in Magnolia
This home actually reminded me a bit of a Magnolia listing I sold last spring—the one with the stunning quartz island and accordion doors opening to the patio. Different design, same heartbeat: the kitchen was the soul of the home.
Magnolia has a way of showing up with homes that surprise you, whether it’s in the layout, the craftsmanship, or the energy. And the market is starting to reflect that.
Magnolia Sales Snapshot
Average sale price (last 90 days): $1.52M
Average days on market: 9
Percentage of list price received: 102%
Notable trend: Homes with standout kitchens and outdoor entertaining space are seeing faster competition and stronger pricing.
Number of Homes for sale in Magnolia over the last 6 Months
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Or reach out and I’ll tell you more—maybe your house is next on the list of homes that deserve to be fully seen.
