Buyers looking at homes for sale in Plano, TX will be more receptive to kitchens with minimized clutter on the counters. Remember, that your kitchen is a work area and you want to convey the idea that there actually is room to work. Maybe you do leave the toaster and coffee pot out every day, but put them up for showings. You want expanses of counter to greet the prospective buyer when they step in the door. Make that expanses of clean counters. Some homeowners will even go so far as to stop cooking during the time their house is on the market. Do whatever you have to do to accomplish the goal, but make sure the kitchen is the cleanest room in the house (after the bathroom, which should also be pristine.) Clean, clear spaces convey the right mix to the buyer and make them want to come in and use the space, which is exactly the reaction you’re after.