WHAT DO HOMEBUYERS WANT IN A HOME IN 2021?

KNOWING WHAT HOMEBUYERS WANT IN 2021 CAN HELP YOU SELL YOUR HOME FASTER!

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you might be wondering how to make sure your property measures up to the competition. Selling a home that has what homebuyers are looking for will mean that you’ll sell fast and at the right price.

Here’s a summary of what homebuyers want in a home in 2021. Note that some of these items are always popular with homebuyers—because some things never go out of style.

1| LAYERED/TWO-FOR-ONE KITCHENS

Realtor® Magazine says that Covid-era living habits have people wanting to hide the clutter and mess of cooking at home all day. Chicago trendsetters have invented the “layered kitchen” to provide both a prep space and a living space in the kitchen area. The design consists of a kitchen that has an area that is open and one that’s hidden away in the back, behind a wall or in an adjoining room, where all the serious cooking and cleaning happens. Even before Covid this was a highly sought-after feature, specially in open plan designs and for those who enjoy entertaining.

2| WARM COLORS AND MATERIALS

Warm shades of brown, red, and orange are back in full force. See our favorite warm color recommendations for 2021, including Dulux™’s color of the year, Brave Ground™.

3| OFFICE SPACE

Though it’s hard to control the number of bedrooms in the home you’re selling, smart staging can go a long way. For many, working from home is here to stay, so when staging your home, set one room up as an office to help potential buyers see how the space can work for them.

4| OUTDOOR SPACE

As Forbes says, “Outdoor living has been a growing home improvement category for years, but the Covid-19 pandemic has really elevated the importance of having private space just beyond your own doors.” Private, well-maintained yards, porches, and decks are a major selling point for homebuyers in 2021.

5| SMART HOME TECH

Home automation and smart home features are becoming more desirable to homebuyers in 2021. They’re looking for efficiency, safety, and convenience, and smart home tech like security cameras, doorbells, and thermostats offer all of those perks. Here are PC Magazine’s picks for the best smart home technology in 2021.

6| QUALITY FLOORING

According to NextAdvisor, “homeowners who install new wood flooring could recoup 106% of what they spend in increased home value, while refinishing hardwood floors could recover 100% of the cost when it’s time to sell.” Though luxury vinyl tile that simulates wood can be a durable and cost-effective option, there’s nothing quite like real hardwood flooring.

7| LOCATION

This will probably always be true: homebuyers rank location as one of the most important attributes of any home they buy. Find out how desirable your neighborhood is with our city guides. Our guides also include info on median sale prices and more.

Have questions about what south-central Wisconsin homebuyers want in a home? Need help selling your home? You’re in luck, because our team of experts know the market top to bottom. Contact us online today!