Homeowners Take Notice!

 

Homeowners take notice!  You may think you know where to put your money for a great ROI (Return on Investment)… kitchens, bathrooms, and masters.  Right?  NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) released a report called What Home Buyers Really Want that may surprise you.  Two panels were surveyed – Home buyers who had recently purchased a home (in the previous 3 years) and Individuals expecting to purchase a home (in the next 3 years).

To begin with, we were surprised at a few things home buyers DIDN’T want.  Here are a few features from that list:

• Elevator
• Gated Community
• Laundry Chute
• Game Room
• Wet Bar

So what features DO home buyers really want?  A walk-in pantry may not surprise you, but would ceiling fans?  Ceiling fans are a great feature, but we were surprised to find them among the MOST WANTED.  85% or more of home buyers rated these 11 features as their most wanted:

• Energy-Star Appliances
• Laundry Room
• Energy-Star Rating for Whole Home
• Exterior Lighting
• Bathroom Linen Closet
• Energy-Star Rated Windows
• Ceiling Fan
• Garage Storage
• Table Space for Eating in Kitchen
• Walk-in Kitchen Pantry

What is YOUR most wanted feature?  We'd like to know!

Source: http://www.nahb.org/