When it comes to choosing a new home you already have list
of must haves from double sinks in the master to a wrap-around porch or even a
certain number of bedrooms. There are
many things to choose from and consider and some are even deal breakers. However, some of your must haves may not be
possible when it comes to your budget or even what’s available in the area so
you do have to lean a bit towards reality.
No home will have everything that is on your list and you do have to
think of the long-term benefits.
While certain items may not matter to you, they may weigh
heavily in determining the home’s resale value.
According to a report by Kiplinger, there are seven features that will
help sell a home faster: a laundry room, exterior lighting, energy efficient
appliance and windows, a patio, hardwood floors, garage storage space, and an
eat-in kitchen.
For most homes these are more rooted as practicality and a
classic case of what we need vs want.
You may want to consider adding the following to your list:
- Number of bedrooms and/or potential to turn a room into a bedroom
- Is the master bedroom big enough
- Are there enough bathrooms and are they in good shape
- Is the yard big enough and is there enough privacy
- Is the kitchen the right size and is it up-to-date
- Is there enough closet space in every bedroom
- Is the school district good
- Is the home close enough to your work
- Is it a new construction home or are you going to have a lot of updating to do
All of these are just suggestions of what you should consider
when you are buying a home but some can be extremely important when it comes to
resale.
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