knocking down the walls to create an open floor plan. For instance, a kitchen and a dining room can be combined to create a more open atmosphere for entertaining guests and family, which is a great selling point for home buyers. The same can work for a dining room and a living room, forming a “great room” space that can create a stunning impression for those that visit the home. Universal Designs Considering that a large portion of homeowners will be approaching their twilight years soon, having handicap- accessible features that can accommodate older families can be a huge selling point to sell your home. This can include roll-in showers, floating cabinets/sinks, wide doorways, and wheelchair accessible entrances, just to name a few. Of course, there are many features that are designed for this segment of the population and not disconcerting to ordinary home buyers, so consider incorporating them if your home is located in a retirement-age area like Florida or Arizona. Make It Green The “Green”(environmentally friendly) remodeling trend is here to stay. From increasing energy efficiency, healthier indoor environments to using sustainable materials, making your home greener is an attractive feature to home buyers who not only want to save money (including federal/local subsidies for participating programs), but also feel good about contributing to the welfare of future generations. Smarter Homes Technology is bringing enhancements to homes and lifestyles daily, so expect potential home buyers to inquire about how “smart” your home is. Automation for appliances, utilities, and security at the touch of a smartphone can be attractive features for your home. It is important to find a system that can work in the future, so be sure to find a dependable company that
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