If you’re trying to sell your Indian Wells real estate or plan to in the future, you probably want to know what features buyers are looking for in the present market. This helpful in planning upgrades, repairs and choosing what you want to do to maximize your property’s marketability. A recent report from The Demand Institute, a non-profit organization run by the Conference Board and Nielsen, provides some very helpful information as to what homeowners look for in a home and what keeps them happy living there. Read on for five of the top desires Americans have for their homes.
1. Energy efficiency. Since going green and reducing energy costs has become a universal trend, this has become a huge consideration for homeowners and those in the market for a new home. In addition to growing concern for the environment, homeowners want to reduce the cost of energy in their households.
2. Renovations. Sixty-seven percent of those surveyed in the study indicated that they preferred a home that requires little to no renovations. It make sense that buyers would want to move into something requiring little work. The most popular renovations buyers look for are freshly painted walls, new flooring, new windows or a remodeled bathroom.
3. An updated kitchen. One of the most popular features buyers look for is an updated kitchen with new appliances and fixtures.
4. A safe community. Eighty-three percent of the respondents indicated that living in a low-crime area is important.
5. Age-in-place features. Many people like to carefully plan for their retirement, and even if it is off in the future, buyers want a home that they can stay in as they grow older.
This information should be helpful in determining what upgrades you would like to make and help you plan for optimizing your home’s appeal, no matter how far in the future you plan to sell it. If you’re interested in buying, click here to view some of our incredible listings of Indian Wells real estate and homes in the other desert cities.
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