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What Buyers Want in a Home

By
Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executive

Today's home buyers are savvy and they know what they want. If you are looking to get top dollar or a quick sale you will want to make sure you home has what it takes to meet the high standards of today's buyers.

Here are a few things that top buyer's lists:

1. Smaller: Believe it or not buyers are purchasing smaller homes but that doesn't mean they are sacrificing for smaller spaces. Open and flowing floor plans are big hits with buyers today.

2. Energy Efficient Appliances: Buyers know energy efficient appliances save money and they want them in the home they purchase.

3. Storage: Who doesn't love storage? Built-ins, custom closets and shelving sells homes.

4. Outdoor living space: Living space on a deck or patio increase the square footage and usable space and buyers are looking for a private outdoor area to relax and entertain.

5. A kitchen with eating area: Kitchens sell homes. Buyers want a large kitchen with a designated eating area.

6. Home office: More and more people are working from home and need a place to work that is away from the hustle and bustle of the main living area.

Think about inventive ways to use space in your home to show a buyer that your home has everything they want. You may want to use a home stager to help you showcase these areas.

When you are buying a home or selling a home start by working with aseasoned real estate professional who will keep your best interests at heart! I have helped home buyers and sellers for over 25 years. I’ll be there for you throughout the entire process! I can also refer you to reputable mortgage lenders, home inspectors and contractors.

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John Savignano

Hopkinton, MA Real Estate Expert

RE/MAX Executive Realty

 

Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Of your list, the #1 feature here would be HOME OFFICE. 

Next would be STORAGE.

While builders tout energy efficiency, etc., it's not high on buyer's list of preferences.

Eating areas (breakfast areas) are standard in new homes here.

What is holding strong is that buyers are not reducing their desire for large homes and square feet sells here.

Apr 20, 2013 11:43 PM
John Savignano
RE/MAX Executive - Hopkinton, MA
Realtor - Hopkinton and Metrowest MA Real Estate

interesting Lenn. I think energy efficiency is quite high on the list here,with heating costs so high.

Apr 20, 2013 11:49 PM
Jean Hedren
Gordon, WI
Northwest Wisconsin

Good list John. Probably slightly different order in various parts of the country. Storage and energy efficiency is important in my area.

Apr 21, 2013 12:31 AM
John Savignano
RE/MAX Executive - Hopkinton, MA
Realtor - Hopkinton and Metrowest MA Real Estate

Thanks Jean, yes it does seem to be different priority in other parts of the country.

Apr 21, 2013 12:38 AM