Getting Ready to Sell: What New Homebuyers Are Looking For in 2024
Looking to sell your home? In today’s ever-changing yet always competitive market, knowing what potential homebuyers are actually looking for, besides just somewhere to live, can give you a great advantage.
As home renovation, upgrade and secondary suite experts, we hear from buyers and sellers all the time about what they look for, what they find, what they need and what has worked best for them in the end.
Here are some of the must-have amenities new home buyers are seeking out in 2024.
Energy Efficient Technology
With energy costs and taxes on the rise, there’s never been a better time for homeowners and buyers to invest in available energy-efficient technology and lighting.
As British Columbia, and other parts of Canada, feel the pinch of hydro rates and carbon tax on top of other daily living costs, there is a trending preference towards home upgrades which can reduce the environmental footprints of residents without having to sacrifice the use and enjoyment of certain features and amenities.
Sought-out technology and home upgrades can include, but are not limited to:
Smart thermostats
Eco-friendly washers, dryers, dishwashers
LED lighting
Solar panels
Extra Tip: Drought-resistant gardens and landscapes are a great way to also offer potential home buyers a lower water bill.
Smart Home Technology
Tying into the mention of energy-efficient technology, another trending category of wish-listed home amenities is smart home technology.
Buyer-popular tech includes smart thermostats, security systems (especially doorbells with cameras), voice/app-controlled assistants and voice/app-controlled lighting.
Home Office Space
Did you know that approximately more than 30% of British Columbians work from home?
With remote employment and entrepreneurship on the rise, bright, efficient home offices (or areas of the home with work-play flexibility) are on many home buyers’ checklists.
Outdoor Living Areas
From nature lovers to former condo/apartment dwellers, many home buyers find it essential to have at least some outdoor living space on their property to help feel less stuck within the home, and near their home office, without having to go very far.
Sheds/storage areas, fire pits and areas fit for seating are also major pluses.
Storage Space
Whether they desire a minimalist aesthetic, or just have a lot of stuff, buyers love when a home has efficient storage space, especially if they’re coming from a home that might have had very little or offered the use of a property-hosted storage locker.
Updated Kitchens & Bathrooms
Upgraded kitchen equipment, counter space, water-efficient toilets, refreshed showers and bathtubs, and stylish finishes; these are all pieces that build toward buyers feeling like they want to put in an offer on the spot.
The more modern, updated or luxurious these areas are, the less they’ll feel like they have to do as eventual owners of the space, making it more like home already instead of another expensive project they get to work on while also paying a mortgage.
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