Home trends are always changing; here are 4 desirable home features that home buyers are currently looking for in today’s market! If you are in the market to sell your home soon, consider adding some of these.
Current Desirable Home Features
Home trends and features are always changing. The current pandemic has also influenced what home buyers are shopping for in this current climate. Below are four home features that buyers are on the lookout for while home shoppping. Are any of these features something that you can add to your current home?
- Outdoor areas: With the country not being back to normal yet because of the virus and social distancing still being practiced in many areas, outdoor living areas are becoming very important to buyers. In general, people are looking for outdoor areas to retreat to. Outdoor areas that are currently sought after include decks, patios, gardens, etc. If you have a patio or deck already and are trying to sell, consider adding some outdoor furniture to better display the space.
- Smart home features: With technology integrated into our lives more than ever, home buyers are increasingly looking for homes that offer smart home technology. Smart home features allow homeowners to control home security more easily, potentially save on energy costs, make entertaining more fun and improve communication. If you don’t currently have smart home technology in your home, consider adding a nest thermometer. These are relatively inexpensive and they help with saving on energy costs.
More Features
- High quality finishes: Buyers are interested in quality, high end finishes in homes. Popular features currently seen include free standing showers with beautiful tile work, marble or quartz counter tops, deep soaker tubs, brass finishes and more. If you are able to add any high end finishes while doing a remodeling project, I would definitely suggest doing so.
- Storage: You may have noticed that the clutter-free/minimalist movement has definitely gained momentum in recent years. More and more homeowners are desiring clutter free homes. The best ways to control excess clutter are closets, storage areas, shelving and more. See if you can get creative by adding or expanding existing closets, putting up additional shelving, etc. Additionally, extra shelves are an especially good idea if you are short on closet space. You may not find adding storage space particularly exciting, but it can add to your home’s value.
