I just finished reading an article which spoke about trends that are going to be popular with home buyers this year. The writer cited Mark Nash, who wrote "Real Estate A-Z for Buying and Selling a Home" and "1,001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home" as the source for the list which included the following interesting concepts:
- Use 'engineered stone compound' for kitchen counter-tops in lieu of granite which is more expensive
- Avoid installing those above-counter bowl sinks in the bathroom as they are difficult to maintain and keep clean
- Use glass tiles for kitchens and bathrooms in lieu of ceramic because of their 'reflective qualities'
- Wrought Iron fencing on a property appears luxurious and is preferable to wood, resin, or chain link
- Although they may appear lovely in a 'staged' room, installing too many glass cabinets in a kitchen is not recommended because they require more effort to keep orderly on a day to day basis
- When replacing floors, avoid bamboo wood because it scratches and dents easily
I found the information to be fascinating...definitely not your typical list of 'what to do to sell your home'! I had never heard about "engineered stone compound" nor was I familiar with the new 'glass tiles' or 'bamboo wood'. I suppose it's obvious that I haven't done many home improvements on a grand scale as of late. Nonetheless, one never knows when they will need to know about those type of upgrades.
I will agree that I enjoy looking at property that is surrounded by wrought iron fencing and I love the look of glass cabinets in a kitchen and the above-counter bowl sinks in the bath. Personally speaking, I wouldn't mind having to keep the glass cabinets in order nor would I be against having to work a little harder to keep a shiny new 'bowl sink' looking its best. However, since we are talking 'trends', we are generalizing about the 'typical home buyer'.
The only 'trend' that was missing and that should have been at the top of that list, was that "Home Staging" by a professional will improve the appearance of the house and create a marketable property that will stand out from the competition.
There...now the list is complete!
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