options. Make sure to keep everything simple, tasteful, organized, neat, and tidy. It’s important to remember what buyers are looking for. Take a look at this list from NAR of what buyers want in a home. Compare it with what you have in yours, and upgrade accordingly (while keeping costs at bay where you can, ROI is what’s important here!). Features Most Buyers Want (you might consider adding or upgrading these):
• 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%
Spending on upgrades that appeal only to a narrow group of buyers doesn’t usually translate to a higher selling price and can sometimes limit interest. Focusing instead on broad-appeal improvements — functional layouts, clean neutral finishes, and systems that work — tends to help your home attract more buyers and sell more reliably.
Points to Remember:
When preparing your home for sale, focus on improvements
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