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Home features that buyers want the most in 2022

outdoor fireplace

If you’re thinking of putting up your Winthrop home for sale, consider what home buyers want the most. They will be crafting a checklist of preferred home features depending on several factors, including the situation of the local housing market and other conditions, prevailing design trends, financial capacity, the potential to boost home value, and functionality, among many others. The key is to distinguish between what truly adds value (and attracts buyers) from mere fads disguised as important design or architecture trends.

To ensure a successful home sale this 2022, here’s a list of home features that are guaranteed to appeal most to today’s home buyers.

Open floor plans

Open floor plans
Sellers wanting to adopt an open floor plan will have to knock down a wall or two before putting up their property for sale. The most likely candidates for removal are the walls between the kitchen and the living room. Once these walls are down, the seamless flow among living spaces will permit unhindered socializing among family and guests over food and drinks.

Modern kitchens

Modern kitchens
Updated kitchens with modern designs are at the top of millennials’ and first-time home buyers’ priorities this year. The good news is, you don’t have to break the bank to address this demand.

Making the necessary kitchen upgrades could be as simple as changing old fixtures with new ones (e.g., shiny new handles for shelves and better illumination) or giving your shelves and walls a fresh paint job. A few decorative tiles here and there rather than overhauling all tiled areas of your kitchen may see you investing considerably in specialty tiles. But since you’ll only require a few, your kitchen improvement project will still be economical.

Outdoor spaces

Outdoor spaces
Pandemic-induced lockdowns resulted in a greater appreciation for outdoor spaces. That’s why buyers prefer homes with patios or yards where they can work, study, or simply lounge in comfortably.

Adding a patio or upgrading your garage door are worthwhile home renovation projects that can help sell your home faster and for a handsome price. Repairing an existing patio can, in fact, fetch an ROI of around 500% for a meager investment priced at a little more than $5,000.

An equally great idea is to install an outdoor ceiling fan or a fire pit for those scorching days and cold nights.

Quality flooring

Quality flooring
Studies suggest that homeowners who install new wood flooring could recover up to 106% of what they spent to increase their home’s value. Even installing vinyl or laminate alternatives is viewed positively by home buyers, especially those who appreciate the ease of maintenance and durability of these floor types.

Curb appeal

Curb appeal
The front lawn gives a great first impression to potential buyers and, if it does catch their attention, could entice them to see what’s in store for them inside. That said, it is wise to ramp up your home’s curb appeal.

Survey your lawn for cracks in the pavement or missing tiles. Apply fresh paint on fences and add bright-colored flowering plants to make your home more inviting.

Tips on home buyers’ most preferred home features this year are just among the many things you can learn from our expert Realtors at Coldwell Banker Winthrop Realty. Our team’s unsurpassed knowledge of the Winthrop real estate market can help you with decision-making on crucial matters related to your home-buying or selling journey. Call us at 509.996.2121 or leave a message here. Let us help you!