laundry room and linen closet. Adding extra shelving in these places can make a big impact. Look for any place you can provide attractive and inexpensive storage space. Make sure your improvements are tasteful, and you’ll benefit 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 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.
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%
FEATURES FEWER BUYERS WANT
• Shower stall without a tub in the master bath: 51% • Two-story family room: 43%
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