With more houses currently being listing on the market, you may be surprised what buyers are really 
looking for in their dream homes. Every potential buyer looks through many homes; sadly in the last twenty years, most houses have the same kinds of floor plans and the same kinds of outside design. Sellers are counseled to make everything neutral, so even the insides are similar. Homebuyers just want something that jumps out at them and yells, "BUY ME". For every buyer, this one compelling feature is different. If your house has a unique feature, promote it to potential buyers.
Architecture is a given. Some buyers are attracted to unusual architecture, whether it be a specific style of home: American Colonial, Victorian Colonial, Classical House Styles, Gilded Age Styles, Frank Lloyd Wright Styles, 2oth Century Styles, Post War Styles, Modern Styles - from the 1930's to present, "Neo" House Styles - from 1965 - Present, Spanish and Mediterranean Styles, French Houses, Earth Houses, Prefab Homes, or Dome Houses. Even if you hired an Architect and had your home designed, finely designed homes will attract buyers. Architectural preferences go in and out of style, so emphasize the features of what you have.
The "going green" trend is flourishing, especially now that the new stimulus bill is offering tax credits for making homes more energy efficient. More buyers are searching for updated houses with more efficient features. Home buyers want energy efficient heating and cooling systems, foam insulation, appliances, filter, sky lights, and solar panels in the homes they are considering purchasing. Buyers are looking at the long term picture, making a conscious effort to make smarter choices for their future. The National Association of Realtor conducted a study and estimated the average homebuyer is spending an extra $12,400 to put extra amenities in their homes. Even paying $50 a month extra on their mortgage payments for "green" foam insulation so they will save $150 on their utility bills! The going green trend is spreading, and as more home buyers are looking for a home, they are looking for homes that have the features already included.
Some buyers also want "spoiling features." With many of the houses having the similar features, you could easily sell them on your home with something as simple as a large master bath. Especially one with his and her sinks, a walk in shower, jetted tub, and walk in his and her closets. Make that your strong point. Portray it as if it is a hidden sanctuary. Somewhere they can disappear to when all the stress of the day has taken its toll, and they know that jetted tub awaits them with soft music, bubbles, and they can disregard the world around them.
Playrooms are marvelous for the families with small children. If they envision a room arranged safely for a youngster to play in, this can be a wonderful selling point to a home. If you have an agent showing the home to a young couple, she can advise if they plan for children in the future they can visualize what they might do with that space, or possibly turn it into an office or game room!
Now then there's the backyard. This is the ultimate retreat on a gorgeous day. You can easily help buyers envision themselves sitting on a gorgeously handcrafted back deck, as they view the beautiful landscaping , the fountains, the pond filled with brightly colored tiny fish, the delicious flowers growing so nicely that they planted weeks before.. Besides that relaxing jetted tub, this can be another place sells the house.
Do you need a realtor who can translate the unique features of your home into the language buyers speak? If so, the Marla Schneider Team can help you sell your Glenview home. Move with Marla!
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