Everyone is looking for low prices, actually...

The point I was hoping to make is that hot markets are not just
populated with upscale buyers who will turn their noses up at an old
kitchen. There are plenty of bottom-feeders who will gladly buy a
house without a new kitchen.

The question is not what price you want to sell your house for. The
question is what will be the *net* gain from upgrading the house before
selling. My amateur assessment is the OP should either upgrade as
suits a turn-key buyer or leave it alone.