When selling, meeting the demands of the marketplace is critical to maximizing the value of your property. This is why so many owners of apartments and houses invest in a new bathroom or kitchen to make their homes more attractive and valuable to buyers.
Great features in your home reduce its time on the market and are an essential strategy to achieve your best possible price.
But buyer choices can be fickle and it’s been interesting to see what buyers are seeking in this time of Covid pandemic.
Here’s some of the features that I’ve noticed buyers seeking in today’s market.
- Heated floors – These are becoming increasingly prevalent in the specifications of new homes. So, if you’re looking to upgrade your bathroom, or put down new flooring, consider heated floors. They’re seen as an ultimate luxury by today’s buyers and make a huge difference to your comfort in colder months.
- Separate laundry – A real winner with young families is a separate laundry. Upgrading this room is not too expensive and worth the investment. Smart shelving, and storage, coupled with a modern front-loader and dryer, will put your home ahead of the pack in the eyes of today’s buyers.
- Curbless shower – If a bathroom upgrade is part of your strategy to maximize the value of your home, you cannot go past a curbless shower. These designs jettison a basin that you step into. Instead, floor tiles and frameless glass better integrate the shower into the rest of the bathroom.
- Steam oven – With our social habits modifying in the aftermath of the pandemic, buyers are more health-conscious and want to spend more time in the kitchen. A steam oven eliminates the need for oil, and the food retains more nutrients.
- Pizza oven – Rising prices and longer wait times for take-outs, combined with delivery drivers unwanted at your door, has seen a rise in the demand for pizza ovens. It’s a wow factor with first-time buyers especially.
- Garden lighting – Security and a beautiful aesthetic combine when you install elegant garden lighting. Obviously, most viewings will occur in daylight, so make sure your photos promote this feature. It’s guaranteed to attract the attention of discerning buyers.