TWO ENERGY-SAVING UPGRADES
More and more buyers are looking for energy efficient properties that reduce consumption and save money on utility expenses. Here are two ideas that can make your property more energy efficient: • Install an energy-saving smart thermostat. • If you do not have ridge vents, install attic ventilation to help expel hot air during summer months. BUYERS WANT SPACE When people accumulate an abundance of possessions, they need space to store it. As you will read in Chapter 7, space is essential for buyers. According to the NAR, most buyers prefer improved and greater closet space, as well as other storage options. Consider these statistics showing what buyers are looking for in a house: • 93% wanted a laundry room. • 90% wanted a bathroom linen closet. • 86% wanted garage storage. • 85% wanted a walk-in kitchen pantry. STORAGE IS ALWAYS A PLUS Give buyers great storage, and you have won their hearts. If you can add new closets to your house easily, do so. Building a simple closet is not difficult. If you are selling an older house, where closet space is typically minimal consider adding more storage space. If your rooms are already small, you might not want to take any square footage away from them. Existing closets can be updated to maximize the space at hand.
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