mistakes that home sellers make: 10 Home Features Buyers Want
- 02/01/10 04:14 AM
10 Home Features Buyers WantHome designers and builders say that buyers are seeking cost-effective features and rejecting things that don't have lasting value.In today's day and age it's all about family togetherness - casual living, entertaining and flexible spaces.Here are the must-haves in new or re-sale homes:1. Large kitchens with islands 2. Energy efficiency, including energy-efficient appliances, super insulation, and high-efficiency windows. 3. Home offices 4. Main-floor master suite 5. Outdoor living space 6. Ceiling fans 7. Soaking tub in the master suite and/or an oversize shower with a seating area 8. Stone and brick exteriors rather than stucco or vinyl 9. Community … (6 comments)
The single biggest mistake folks make is setting their asking price too high. In today's down market homeowners need to price conservatively or they risk turning off potential buyers, says Michael Corbett, author of "Ready, Set, Sold." Figuring out how to set the price is tricky. Gone are the days when you can expect to sell your home for as much as your neighbor did just six months ago. Existing home prices have fallen 7.7% over the past year, according to the National Association of Realtors. So rather than looking at … (6 comments)
10 Home Features Buyers WantHome designers and builders say that buyers are seeking cost-effective features and rejecting things that don't have lasting value.In today's day and age it's all about family togetherness - casual living, entertaining and flexible spaces.Here are the must-haves in new or re-sale homes:1. Large kitchens with islands 2. Energy efficiency, including energy-efficient appliances, super insulation, and high-efficiency windows. 3. Home offices 4. Main-floor master suite 5. Outdoor living space 6. Ceiling fans 7. Soaking tub in the master suite and/or an oversize shower with a seating area 8. Stone and brick exteriors rather than stucco or vinyl 9. Community … (6 comments)
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