Updating your home with ROI in mind is the best approach to the decision-making process when getting your home ready to sell. Look over this recent list of what buyers want in a home. Compare it to 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. FEATURES MOST HOME BUYERS WANT
; ; 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% ; ; Keep in mind that these features aren’t guaranteed to be effective or profitable upgrades.
FEATURES FEWER BUYERS WANT
; ; Shower stall without a tub in the master bath: 51% ; ; Two-story family room: 43% ; ; Wine cooler: 42% ; ; Wet bar: 41%
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