When planning for the sale of your home, you need to be aware of what buyers want to see in the home of their dreams. These wants constantly change, though, so keeping up with trends will keep you on track and above the competition in the home-selling race.
If you’re putting your luxury home in Cambridge on the market soon, the items below are the latest must-have home features to consider.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This fixture is not only useful for evening hangouts in the yard – it also adds curb appeal and security. If your home has stunning curb appeal in the morning, now it can be appreciated even at night. Lighting also prevents trespassers from sneaking through shadows toward your home, especially since there won’t be any dark areas to hide in. If your home’s structural design permits it, stucco lighting is a great way to light up a home. Landscape lighting is also an easy way to add exterior lighting.
LAUNDRY ROOM
A dedicated laundry room is a desirable feature for the convenience it brings to a regular home task. Buyers prefer a laundry room that’s easily accessible from the kitchen or main living area. Make sure that the walls are painted in a light, neutral color, with plenty of storage such as shelves and racks for clothes and laundry supplies. It’s also nice to have a built-in ironing board on the wall and a table or surface for folding clothes.
COVERED OUTDOOR SPACE
If your home does not have a covered patio or porch, maybe it’s time to make an upgrade. Having this allows potential buyers to envision a relaxing time outside while keeping themselves protected from the sun or rain. Backyard decks with outdoor furniture are also becoming a popular option because they offer extra living space for friends and family to hang out.
ENERGY-EFFICIENT FEATURES
More buyers are looking for homes equipped with ENERGY STAR-rated appliances and other home fixtures. This rating signifies the level of energy efficiency of the appliance or home fixture. Home features and appliances with this rating have the ability to cut down on the energy consumption they regularly use, resulting in lower electricity bills. There are other smart home devices such as plugs and light bulbs that can also help in energy conservation. Solar panels also work toward promoting a cleaner and more sustainable way of providing energy to a home.
SPACE
Space – or the lack of it – is one of the reasons why some people want to move to a new home. Transform your home’s layout with an open floor plan or present the advantage of space to home buyers looking to upsize and you instantly have buyers giving you offers left and right. Consider a layout where the kitchen opens up to the dining room or family room or no walls go between the dining and family rooms. Not only does this open floor concept allow people to better communicate among themselves but this also gives them the flexibility to accommodate larger gatherings.
Be updated with the latest real estate market and home maintenance trends when you sell your luxury home in Cambridge or Weston, MA with me, Massachusetts Realtor Seydyss Barreto. My team and I will be with you as you navigate the home-selling process, making sure you get the most handsome returns on your investment. Get in touch with us today at 978.590.8918 or send me an email.