home ready to sell.
Look over this recent list of what buyers want in a home. Compare it with what you have in yours, and upgrade accordingly—as long as you can do it without surpassing the price line for comparable homes in your area. Keep in mind that these features aren’t guaranteed to be effective or profitable upgrades. • Energy Star-rated appliances: 94% • Laundry room: 93% • Energy Star rating for the whole home: 91% • Exhaust fan in bathroom: 90% • Exterior lighting: 90% • Bathroom linen closet: 90% • Energy Star-rated windows: 89% • Ceiling fans: 88% • Garage storage: 86% • Table space for eating in kitchen: 85% • Walk-in kitchen pantry: 85% • Shower stall without a tub in the master bath: 51% • Two-story family room: 43% • Wine cooler: 42% • Wet bar: 41% • Laminate countertop: 40% • Laundry chute: 32% FEATURES FEWER BUYERS WANT FEATURES MOST HOME BUYERS WANT
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