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 but no tub in the master bath: 51% • Two-story family room: 43% • Wine cooler: 42% • Wet bar: 41% • Laminate countertop: 40%
• Laundry chute: 32% • Outdoor kitchen: 31% • Game room: 3%
• “His & her” baths: 31% • Glass-front cabinets: 31% BEST ROI HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Interior painting: If you are willing do the painting yourself, this is one of the few projects that returns over 100% of your investment. In particular, one or two neutral colors painted throughout the house is very appealing to potential buyers. New entry door: Replacing your front door with a reinforced steel entry door has an average 97% return on investment . Th ese
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