I thought this was a great article that I found in REALTOR Magazine online:
Home designers and builders speaking at the recent International Builders Show in Las Vegas say that buyers are seeking cost-effective features and rejecting things that don’t have lasting value.
“It’s all about family togetherness - casual living, entertaining and flexible spaces,” says Carol Lavender, president of the Lavender Design Group in San Antonio.
Paul Cardis, CEO of Avid Ratings, which conducts an annual survey of buyer preferences, identified these must-haves in new homes:
1. Large kitchens with islands
2. Energy efficiency, including energy-efficient appliances, super insulation, and high-efficiency windows.
3. Home offices
4. Main-floor master suite
5. Outdoor living space
6. Ceiling fans
7. Soaking tub in the master suite and/or an oversize shower with a seating area
8. Stone and brick exteriors rather than stucco or vinyl
9. Community walking paths and playgrounds
10. Two-car garages, but three-car garages are even more desirable
The photo above is an interior photo of my listing at 1027 Leesburg Drive in Brunswick Forest. It has the 10 items buyers are looking for and more!
To learn more about selling your home in the Wilmington area contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.
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posted by Karen on 02.06.10 @ 10:38 am


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