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Look for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl Home For Sale? (Part 2 of 2)

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. BK646565

What Do Retirees Look for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl Home For Sale?

(Part 2 of 2)

What do retirees look for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home for sale?

In the previous article (Part 1), we talked about why retirees prefer to move to Florida and what they are looking for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home for sale’s interiors.

Now we will talk about what 55+ buyers are looking for when it comes to a home’s exterior and the neighborhood they will be moving into:

1. Low maintenance exterior. Options that are popular with retirees include stucco on concrete block, cement board, and brick.

2. Energy efficiency. Triple-pane, insulated, low-UV windows help keep utility bills low. Solar panels, solar water heaters and good insulation are also popular not only with retirees, but most homebuyers in general.

3. Size. 90% of retirees like to cut down on house size. The ideal size is anywhere between 1,400 to 3,000 square feet. Open floor plans which lets people be together most of the time and multi-purpose spaces are also in demand with retirees.

4. Outdoor Kitchens. Outdoor kitchens, along with telescoping doors, are popular for 55+ buyers who are moving to Sandpiper Lakeland Fl to enjoy the weather.

What do retirees look for in a neighborhood?

1. Nearby amenities like shopping, dining, healthcare, museums, and other attractions to explore are popular among retirees.

2. Activities. Leisure activities, fitness, walking trails, theater, clubs, volunteer opportunities, continuing education, music and dance performances, and many more. Retirees nowadays are also called active adults who prefer to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle while enjoying the company of friends and loved ones, making these activities and amenities a must in the neighborhood they will be moving into.

3. Golf, boating, and living near water. Sandpiper Lakeland Fl has one of the best golf courses in Florida. The many lakes in Lakeland also offer excellent conditions for boating and all the fun living near the water brings.

 

If you are putting up  your Sandpiper Lakeland Fl for sale, it would spell a big difference if your home meets most of what retirees look for in a home. Hire an experienced Lakeland Fl agent to give you more tips to attract more buyers to your home and get offers as soon as possible.


Call me, Petra Norris, at (863) 619-6918 or send me an email at petra@petranorris.com if you’re looking for aLakeland Florida real estate agent with superior local knowledge, experience, professionalism, integrity, and personal service to help you sell or buy Sandpiper Lakeland Fl homes for sale.

 

Petra Norris, REALTOR®…

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Comments(1)

Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Even retirees have become more active now, it is important for them to have easy access to fitness and leisure establishments. Thank you for posting this, Petra.

Jul 13, 2014 04:49 PM