This is a terrific list of "must haves" for Active Adult Communities.  I"m closing tomorrow on a nice small detached home in the Lorton over 55 community of Spring Hill tomorrow.

All of these items were on my buyers list and we were able to check them off in the Spring Hill Community.

 

Via Barbara Todaro (RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin, Ma):

There are many features that the 55+ age group buyer wants to see included in their sale.  The number one feature that all of them require is the "first floor master bedroom suite."  That's one of the primary reasons for moving to this concept.  Eliminating the stairs is very important and for many, even if there is a set of stairs to a second floor with a second bedroom and bathroom, everyday living does not require the use of that stairway. 

Some other features that are expected are as follows:

•1.        Walk in showers....no tubs.

•2.       Wider doorways and hallways for future wheelchair accessibility

•3.       Open floor plan for easy movement

•4.       Minimal stairs to garage and outside

•5.       First floor laundry

•6.       Attached garage not under

•7.       Level lots and driveways with no slopes for easy walking

•8.       Rear deck and front farmers porches are a big plus

This is a list of those features that this age group anticipates seeing in a new condo.  There are other standards specifications such as granite, tile, hardwood and a gas fireplace in the family room.  Stainless appliances are also a big favorite.  If you include the right specifications and features, and continually compare your allowances with other projects to remain competitive, your product will sell. 

                

             

                        

  www.franklinmahomesales.com

                  

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11 Comments on What The 55+ Age Group Requires For Specifications In A Condo

AUG
22
2010
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Good list Cindy. We live and sell in a 55+ community. I have two Real Estate companies - one in Northern California and one in San Diego county. I drive by Magic Mountain - north of Los Angeles on Interstate 5 and pass the Number 1 ReMax office every week. I wonder if they know your office is #1 in the World?
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Cindy - this is a very informative post which I've bookmarked. I am sure it will come in handy.
8:15pm • #2
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Cindy,

Thanks for sharing this list. It certainly meets the needs of those of us getting more seasoned!
9:07pm • #3
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I saw this post yesterday.  Reminds me of the buyer I took out that day. Look for the rant later.  It's coming.
9:23pm • #4
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Heck, I would like a lot of those features NOW!  Not ready to give up my big soaking tub, though.  Thanks for the helpful list.
10:36pm • #5
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24
2010
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Steve and Carol-I"m sure the other RE/MAX office has a claim to #1 of some sort.  Our designation comes from RE/MAX International.
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Jackie-credit for the original post goes to Barbara Todaro.
6:14am • #7
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Linda-I closed on a nice over 55 home yesterday in our area with all of these criteria checked for the new owner.
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Chris Ann-my buyer who closed in Spring Hill yesterday was a terrific.  The deal had some strange goings on but in the end it closed.
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Susan-my big soaking tub seems to have become a place for the cat to sleep.  To guilty over the amount of water it uses to fill it up.
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thanks for the reblog, Cindy....
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