If you’re thinking about selling your house, there is more to consider than pricing and location. People have different opinions about design and specific features can make a house more sought after, or even worth more in certain cases. Don’t change certain features because you think they will look better. Read different posts (like this one) and look at data from different surveys about what homeowners want before making a change. With that being said, here are some of the most-wanted house features for 2022.

Buyers Want a Laundry Room

Buyers want a designated laundry room. This doesn’t mean having the washer and dryer in one of the corners of the basement. If they are in the basement, maybe consider rearranging or upgrading. Having your laundry room on the first floor is also a good idea, as it makes the room easily accessible. You can also increase the value of your laundry room by painting the walls, adding shelves or cabinets, or installing an ironing board that can fold out from the wall.

Buyers Want Exterior Lighting

Exterior lighting is not on the priority list of things that people look at when searching for a home, but it adds a lot of value to curb appeal and security. Buyers don’t want one single light by the door. Start by utilizing what exterior lighting you have. You can simply upgrade to better lightbulbs or repair old lights if you don’t want to call the electrician for new installations. Of course, landscape lighting is also a good choice to add, but this may require an electrician or a lot of DIY.

most-wanted home features of 2022

Buyers Want a Patio

Patios have been sought after for years, but the pandemic has created increased their value. Buyers want to have a place where they can sit outside, have guests over, or watch their kids in the backyard. If you’re trying to increase the value of a single-family home, then building a patio is a no-brainer. If your house has a nice view in the backyard, then a patio can increase your home’s value even more. Luckily, patios can be easy to build since they are on the ground and not raised like a deck.

Buyer Want a Side-by-Side Kitchen Sink

This is one of those features that you should check the facts on before making the improvement. Large farmhouse sinks are in a lot of design magazines and DIY channels, but this doesn’t mean potential buyers want them. Side-by-side sinks were rated as one of the most-wanted features for a home, but if a farmhouse sink fits your home’s design better, then there are still fantastic options for that.

most-wanted home features of 2022

Buyer Want a Walk-In Pantry

Anyone, not just a homebuyer, finds that having a large space to store their food is very valuable. If you ask the people in your life about what they want in their home, a nice-sized pantry is sure to come up. Adding a walk-in pantry can be hard to do if your house doesn’t have one, especially if it doesn’t fit in the layout of your kitchen. Even if your pantry fits for you, a buyer might need more space for their food. Since pantry size is important, find a different spot for pantry items so a buyer can see how they can maximize or improve kitchen storage.

Overall

These are only some simple features that you might want to look for right away. There are still other things like floorplans, style of the house, kitchen features, outdoor features, and more that buyers will consider, so make sure you look over some of those too. By going over all of these sought-after home features, you will be able to add more value to your home when it comes time to sell.

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