you’ll bene fi t from increased storage solutions. 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 e ff ective or pro fi table 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% • Laminate countertop: 40% • Laundry chute: 32%
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