What home features are you looking for?

Thanks to various TV shows about home upgrades, renovation, and improvement, today's buyers are more specific when it comes to the home features they are looking for. They are also willing to pay top dollar when they find the home for sale in Scottsdale AZ with the features they want.  

You would think that different buyers would have different requirements due to the difference in needs and lifestyle. Surprisingly, there are some home features common to many buyers’ check lists.

Here are the top 10 home features buyers look for.

1. Open floor concept. Modern home buyers love the convenience, and the vast and spacious feel of the open floor concept. It magnifies the area, making small rooms look bigger. Even modest-sized homes have bright and airy interiors due to the unified space of open floor plans. The unified space allows easy interaction among friends and loved ones, perfect for entertaining.

2. Outdoor living spaces. There was a time when backyard were once limited to hot dog grills and gardens. Buyers are now seeking for homes with the outdoor living component - or at least, a home design that allows for the smooth transition of indoor-to-outdoor living spaces.

Well-landscaped backyards with pools, fire-pits, and outdoor kitchens are features that would make a house more sellable in sunny Arizona.

3. Neutral decor. If you intend to sell your home this year, you may want to take a good look at your decor and color choices. You may love your orange-toned living room wall, but not all buyers share your preference.

The reason real estate agents and decorators advice sellers to have neutral home decor is because it is generally more appealing to buyers. It gives the space a clean and open look, making it easier for buyers to visualize themselves owning it, compared to a home with different bold color schemes for each room.

4. Energy - efficient home. We're all concerned about protecting the environment, and there is a growing trend of buying homes that are energy efficient. Homes with solar panels were considered strange before, but now, it is widely accepted. Buyers are also seeking for homes with energy-efficient features and appliances because they know it will yield significant savings over time.

5. Modern kitchen. Ah, the heart of the home. Did you know that many buyers first check the kitchen before they check the rest of the house? It is interesting to know that kitchens have a big impact on a buyer's decision to push through with the house purchase. Most buyers expect a modern kitchen, which means good quality counters, at least fairly new appliances, and plenty of cabinets for storage.

6. Updated bathroom. When you want to sell your Scottsdale AZ home fast, one of the things you need to update is your bathroom. Buyers love bathrooms with a spa-like feel because it helps them feel relaxed. This means a separate soaking tub, a walk-in shower, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, and clean, modern-looking tiles.

7. Laundry room. There was a time when laundry rooms were relegated to basements, but now, a large percentage of buyers want laundry rooms on their main floors to make doing the laundry more convenient and easier to manage. It doesn't require a big space either.

8. Linen and walk-in closets. Modern home buyers are all for comfort and convenience. They prefer the large closets when it comes to home storage. Who likes storing things in small, cramped spaces?

9. Smart home. This feature provides home security, which many buyers love. It doesn’t matter if you own a luxury home or a regular 3-bedroom house. What is important is you can control the level of security in your home with just a touch on your phone, and this safety feature makes smart homes attractive to buyers.

10. Garage with storage space. Who wouldn’t want extra space for storage? Many buyers prefer having extra storage space in the garage so the house remains organized and clutter free. Scottsdale AZ homes for sale with large garages have a higher chance of selling faster than homes with a one car garage.

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If you’re planning to sell your home, or you need expert advice when it comes to real estate matters, call me, Melody Peterson, at 602-828-3196.