at your 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 will benefit from increased storage solutions. Updating your home with ROI in mind is the best approach when preparing your home for sale. Look over this recent list of what buyers want in a home. Compare it to what you have in yours, and upgrade accordingly, without surpassing the price line for comparable homes in your area.
Features Most Homebuyers Want
When it comes to what buyers want most, the 2024 National Association of Home Builders “What Home Buyers Really Want” survey makes it clear: practicality, energy efficiency, and functional storage top the list. These are features buyers consistently rate as essential or desirable , and having them in place can strongly influence both buyer interest and your home’s marketability. At the top of the list, a laundry room is wanted by about 86–87% of buyers—making it the single most in-demand feature year after year. Energy efficiency is also a high priority. ENERGY STAR–rated windows are essential or desirable for roughly 80–83% of buyers, and ENERGY STAR appliances rank just as high, at about 80%. Exterior lighting appeals to 82–83% of buyers, offering both curb appeal and security. Other highly valued features include ceiling fans (80–81%), garage storage (80–81%), and walk-in kitchen pantries (80%). Kitchen table space also makes the list, with about 80% of buyers wanting a dedicated eating area in or near the kitchen. These features may seem basic, but their near-universal appeal means they help homes sell faster and for better prices.
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