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TOP 10 BUYER WANTS - What are you looking for?

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Real Estate Agent with At Home Kansas BR00225772

I received an email from my Kansas Association of Realtors that stated the following top 10 buyer wants.  I figured if that is what buyers want, then that is what I should provide.  Below the top ten buyer wants, I have placed some Lawrence Kansas Real Estate links to some properties that should more than accommodate these wants. 

TOP 10 BUYER WANTS

According to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®' 2007 Survey of Homebuyers, here are the Top 10 home features desired by all home buyers. It's an interesting list to share with your sellers who want top dollar in this new real estate market!

  1. Central air conditioning
  2. Garage (2 or more spaces)
  3. Walk-in closet in master bedroom
  4. Backyard/play area
  5. Cable/Satellite TV-ready
  6. High speed Internet access
  7. Separate shower enclosure in master/main bath
  8. Patio
  9. Fencing
  10. Home less than 10 years old

Imaginative, discerning Architectural Engineering in the epicenter of Old West Lawrence. Built in 1869. Now completely reconstructed....

Almost too much to list, incredibly solid & well built home. 8 Current bedrooms could easily change to 6 w/library & additional...

Top of the hill colonial renovation just underway. Get in early to pick your finishes. Unbelievable construction, steel beams...

Sq ft from plans. Too many features to list all. Gourmet kitchen, Lots of hardwood floors, Structured wiring throughout,...

Luxurious 5 bedroom plus office space. Each bedroom has bath. Golf course lot in The Masters at Alvamar. A wonderful neighborhood....

Luxurious and high-tech home with alarm system, smart home lighting system, whole house Elan audio system, central vac, &...

New Cardinal Construction built home in prestigious Fall Creek Farms. Features include 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 3 car garage,...

Large wooded lot. Only home under 800K that is all stucco w/maintenance-free windows. Very unique floor plan. Lighting pkg...

Look at these huge room sizes:

Room Information:
Living Room Size: 16x18 Level  
Kitchen Size: 14x25 Level  
Utility Room Size: 9x14 Level  
Bedroom 2 Size: 14x22 Level  
Bedroom 4 Size: 14x22 Level  
Main Floor Finished Area: 2901  
Square Footage Above Grade: 2901  

Casual or formal, you make the call, 1 (one) floor living w/many features to make this house a perfect home. Emphasis on quality...

3 acres of ground on the west side of Iowa and University Drive intersection. Includes 3 existing residences that are currently...

4 tracts, 15 acres w/house, 25 acres woods, 20.2 acres pasture & woods, 20 acres pasture & woods, 20 stall horse barn, fenced acreage ...

Home is conveniently located, easy access to Lawrence, Kansas City & Topeka but provides privacy & beauty of Kansas Prairie,...

Rare opportunity to own a skillfully transformed 1876 stone house in Old West Lawrence. Property renovation started in 1999....

Inground pool, built-in hot tub in deck, 30x80 shop, landscaped, fenced.

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own your own piece of downtown Lawrence. Impeccable finishes inside a spacious second story...

Magnificent floor plan in this 3500+ sq ft home. Granite tops, upgraded cabinetry and insulation and high-efficiency HVAC...

Quality Clemente built home on premier corner lot overlooking greenspace. Main level features large kitchen with hearthroom,...

A beautifully designed home with incredible room areas. Master suites on first and second floors. Huge office with built-ins....

Rolling acreage, trees, wildlife, crop income. Nice farm house. 3600 sq ft Morton building approved for type 2 business....

Stately home in Fox Chase South. Hardwood floors throughout main level. Beautiful spa like master bath. Large eat-in kitchen/hearth...

Well designed well built home w/very little bit yet to finish. Sharp inside, listed w/37 acres which are platted into tracts,...

Beautifully constructed home in cul-de-sac. Granite counters, walk-in pantry, stainless steel upgraded appliances....

JG Haskell Condominiums. Historic stone church originally built 1870. Loft-style living features gourmet kitchen, cathedral...

Gorgeous custom built ranch plan in executive contemporary Alvamar Estates. Gleaming hardwoods, exceptionally large rooms,...

Remarkable 4 BR 3 1/2 BA ranch located on quiet cul-de-sac. Home offers open floor plan w/vaulted ceiling, arched openings,...

Country living w/city conveniences in Lawrence's most desired subdivision, 3 acres w/HOA stocked fishing pond, large finished...

Outstanding home built by Bob Hughes. It offers an Upstairs Family Rm., a Main Level living rm. & family rm., and a huge...

Beautiful stately home, extra large in exclusive neighborhood, cul-de-sac 1 block from Quail Run Elementary, large lot along...

Quality Custom Built Home featuring wood floors, granite counters & lots of built-ins. Main level is very open with living...

Main floor master, LR & hearthroom on main floor, 2 FP, granite counters, lots of wood & tile...

Picturesque country residence w/south-facing dormers upper level & vaulted entry. Shaker style maple cabinets w/larger center...

Incredible golf course views on double fairway, located on the 14th. Spacious home with open floor plan. Large master suite...

Beautiful LouLou house plan w/view, estimated sq ft & meas, general taxes & specials estimated.

49 foot long third car garage, room for boat, etc. Solid surface countertops.

Peaceful, serene and inspiring! House surrounds your private courtyard with a waterfall! HOA for lawn care, pool, tennis...

Immediate possession possible! This amazing home on 3 acres features an abundant amount of space with generous sized bedrooms,...

Very nice custom built ranch plan on large wooded cul-de-sac, huge kitchen w/large island, lots of built-ins,...

Phenomenal view from this abundantly spacious home. $2000 carpet allowance for uncarpeted area in basement. Beautiful low...

Builder's own home has many custom touches. Upgraded trim package, lots of wood flrs., tile flrs in baths, special ceiling...

New ranch in the country by Clinton Lake. 5 minutes from Rock Creek boat ramp. Includes 40x80 utility building, wet bar...

Two story LR centers this spacious floor plan that features main level living, generous room sizes, open kitchen, 3 living...

Exceptional ranch offers a wonderful open floor plan with 3 fireplaces and a smart use of space. Walkout basement has giant,...

Nice finish in basement, huge family room, great floor plan.

1293 N. 1000 RD, $340,000, 4 bedroom, finished basement, 2800 sq ft, 6 acres (MOL), 14' deep pond, 30'x50' shop/barn, meticulously landscaped...

Seclusion, the wilderness family, scenery, quiet, wildlife, winter view of Wakarusa valley...

Granite counters in kitchen w/island. Beautiful hardwood floors in kitchen, breakfast area, foyer and dining room. Main level...

Awesome 5 bedroom home w/4.5 baths. Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, main level master, full finished basement...

These are just 50 of the Lawrence Kansas Real Estate homes for sale that have many of the "TOP 10 BUYER WANTS".

I want to make available to you every bit of information you need on properties and their sellers' disclosures, sellers' purchase price, building material quality, block analysis of other homes on the block, county appraisal and that of other homes on the block, and anything else that you might need.  All you have to do is ask.

Thanks and "Don't keep me a secret--I'm never too busy for your referrals!"
Rob (FREE 2-10 Home Warranty with every home you buy or sell through me!!)
Rob Lang, CRS, ABR, ePro, GRI Realtor®
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Comments(4)

Erik Hitzelberger
RE/MAX Alliance - Louisville REALTOR-Luxury Homes - Louisville, KY
Louisville - Middletown Real Estate
Rob, this is a very good idea and it obviously look a lot of time.  I feel bad about telling you that when I click the links, I get sent to your search page and not to the property listing.
May 08, 2008 03:19 AM
Rob Lang
At Home Kansas - Shawnee, KS
Local Expert in NE Central Kansas Real Estate Home

Hi Erik,

Thanks for your post.  That was the intent was to take the buyers to the search page so they could put in what their top 10 wants were on the search page.  Sorry I wasn't clear on that.

Thanks for the feedback!

Rob

May 08, 2008 03:30 AM
Rob Lang
At Home Kansas - Shawnee, KS
Local Expert in NE Central Kansas Real Estate Home

By the way Erik, if buyers want one of those listings such as "Builder's own home has many custom touches. Upgraded trim package, lots of wood flrs., tile flrs in baths, special ceiling..." then I can email them the link to that specific property.

I also forgot to mention my ties with Louisville, KY.  We lived there from 1982 to 1986 while I attended seminary at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and taught computer classes at the University of Louisville.

Rob

May 08, 2008 03:42 AM
Erik Hitzelberger
RE/MAX Alliance - Louisville REALTOR-Luxury Homes - Louisville, KY
Louisville - Middletown Real Estate

Rob,

After I posted my comment, I thought about it a little more and wondered if your intent was just to drive traffic to the search page.  I'm glad that it was.  

May 08, 2008 05:59 AM