There are certain features most home buyers look for, and they typically offer practical, convenient, and energy-efficient applications contributing. If you are looking for a new home, review a few of these features that are on many buyer lists. You’ll better understand what you want before speaking with a real estate agent.

Top Features Buyers Want in New Homes

1. Modern Kitchen

As the hub of the home, the kitchen has the power to sway buyers. Modern kitchens include features such as ENERGY STAR® rated appliances, excellent moveability, inconspicuous storage, and amenities like an additional sink or an island stovetop. Upgrades such as granite or quartz countertops also rank high on home buyer lists.

2. Hardwood Flooring

Buyers have sought after wood flooring for many years thanks to a combination of beauty, durability, hypoallergenic properties, and low maintenance. There’s no deep cleaning associated with hardwood flooring, which suits most rooms in a home. And for those who like hardwood throughout, there are engineered varieties that withstand water and moisture.

3. ENERGY STAR Certifications

Efficient kitchen appliances aren’t the only ENERGY STAR certifications buyers look for. ENERGY STAR washers, dryers, and dishwashers, as well as windows and whole-home certifications, offer the efficiency people desire in new homes. They also look for practical lighting, attic and crawlspace insulation, tankless water heaters, and water-conserving toilets.

4. Laundry Room

Dedicated laundry rooms topped buyer wish lists in 2019, especially when they’re in convenient locations. For example, second-story laundry rooms next to bedrooms have increased in popularity, as have laundry chutes that lead to defined basement rooms for washing and drying. Those near first-floor bathrooms also entice home buyers who hand wash laundry.

If you’re looking for a new home around the Waterloo, IL, area, contact RE/MAX First Choice - JoAnn Meier. She has served the region since 1984, matching buyers with new homes and helping owners sell their properties quickly. Call (618) 939-6003 today to get started or browse houses for sale online. Get additional buying and selling help on Facebook.