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5 Items That Buyers Want Most from Luxury Homes for Sale in San Rafael

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Top 5 Items That Buyers Want Most from Luxury Homes for Sale in San Rafael

 

Think of luxury homes and the first things that might come to mind are the posh and extravagant features and amenities like pools, tennis courts, high-tech kitchens, in-house gyms, game rooms, and much more - but what are the items that buyers of San Rafael luxury homes for sale want most when shopping for a new home?

Here are 5 things homebuyers look for when buying a luxury home for sale in San Rafael CA.

Here are 10 must-have items that luxury home buyers want most that you can apply to your San Rafael luxury home for sale listings:

 

1. Open Floor Plans

Luxury homes are all about grand entrances and airy expansive open floor plans. In fact, open floor plans are the number one feature home buyers want in luxury homes.

 

2. Fully-Automated Smart Homes

Homes with built-in features that can be controlled by just a touch of a button or a swipe on the owner’s gadgets and smartphones like automated alarm system, lights, appliances, sound systems and climate control are also highly sought-after by luxury buyers.

 

3.  Chef’s Kitchen and Wine Cellar

Buyers want chef’s kitchens with top of the line stainless steel appliances, marble or quartz counters, custom storage areas and warming drawers, an “open work triangle”, island with seating area, enough storage in the walk-in pantry and a temperature controlled wine cellar.

These are what homebuyers prefer in a luxury home for sale in San Rafael CA.

4. Outdoor Kitchen and Pool

Luxury homeowners love to entertain guests or relax outdoors and dine al fresco, so outdoor pools and kitchens are becoming an essential in San Rafael luxury homes for sale California. Ideally, your outdoor kitchen should have a built-in gas grill, stainless food prep area, a sink, a small fridge, and stone patio seating areas.

 

Large pools, changing cabanas and hot tubs are also features that luxury buyers look for. Pools with extravagant features like waterfalls and provide plenty of privacy are also coveted.

 

5. Location

The most important factor buyers consider when purchasing a luxury home is by far its location, with 70% of the survey respondents saying it was the most important factor in their last real estate purchase. An expansive property located on a private neighborhood that keeps prying eyes off their property is also at the top of the list for luxury homeowners. Buyers are looking for their piece of heaven, a place to relax and wind down in complete privacy.

 

All buyers, whether luxury home buyers or first-time homebuyers want a perfect location and luxury homes for sale in San Rafael CA just happens to have the perfect location.

 

If you want your luxury home for sale in San Rafael to stand out from the rest and attract more buyers, you might consider adding these features, if you don’t have them already.

 

In our next article, we’ll let you know the other 5 most wanted features buyers are looking for in luxury homes for sale in San Rafael CA. Visit www.SanRafaelLuxuryHomesForSale.com to get more tips from the best luxury real estate agents in San Rafael on how to sell your home.

 

In the Bay Area, Lydia Puller is the top luxury real estate agent in San Rafael CA Making It Happen. Please feel free to contact me, Lydia Puller, at (415) 496-2985 and let me turn your dream San Rafael luxury home into reality.

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Thinking about buying or selling? I help buyers, sellers and investors in Marin County. Contact me for more information about the various neighborhoods in Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, Corte Madera, San Rafael, Greenbrae, Ross, San Anselmo, Novato and surrounding areas. 

 

 

 

Lydia Puller | Realtor

Alain Pinel Realtors

101 Nellen Avenue

Corte Madera, CA 94925

d. 415.496.2985 | c. 415.599.5028

Lydia@apr.com

 

www.LydiaPuller.com

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I haven't seen that much of a demand here in Charlotte area for wine cellars. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that California is such a big producer of wine and North Carolina isn't.

Jan 29, 2015 09:22 PM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Lydia Puller, Realtor Noteworthy post here from you. The wealthy seem to all have different 'hot buttons', and some very quirky, but these are definitely commonly heard by us.

Jan 29, 2015 11:23 PM
Lydia Puller, Realtor
Vanguard Properties - San Francisco, CA
Homes for Sale in San Francisco, Marin & East Bay

There are so many homes out here that either have wine cellars, or temperature controlled wine "closets" and/or refrigerators. Each one different and Ah-mazing!

 

As for the hot buttons...they do change and can definitely be quirky!

Jan 30, 2015 01:59 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

I agree, Lydia. Location is very important when it comes to buying your dream luxury home and San Rafael CA sounds perfect.

Aug 26, 2015 01:41 AM