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Virtual staging company Stuccco.com researched what today’s home buyers wanted to see most of all when looking for a new property. Yes, buyers like smart-home features and updated kitchens. But you might be surprised by what tied for first place: a laundry room and exterior lighting. If you plan on selling your Inland Empire this year, it may help you to focus some of your pre-listing efforts on these two areas.
What Home Buyers Want Most in 2023
Laundry Room
I remember when we used to go to the garage to do our laundry. But that won’t work for today’s home buyers. And only enough space for the washer and dryer behind bi-fold doors is not enough. They want a dedicated laundry room inside the house. If your house already has one of these, great. You still might want to spruce it up a little to make it more attractive to potential buyers. Add a fresh coat of paint. Include shelves and/or cabinets for storage. Save space by installing a full-size stackable washer and dryer. (Score extra points by making them high-efficiency models.) Finally, add a place to fold and iron clothing.
Exterior Lighting
Of all the things you thought about when getting your house ready to sell, the exterior lighting may not have been one of them. But, it tied with the laundry room for what today’s home buyers look for most (at 87%). Replace old fixtures with newer ones. Install motion-sensor security lights above the garage and in the backyard. You might already have installed smart lightbulbs inside of your home. Don’t forget to do so outside. The Spruce identified Phillips Hue White Outdoor lights as their top choice for outdoor lighting. However, there are plenty of lights to choose from. Just make sure they are bright enough to illuminate the perimeter of your home. Landscape lighting also brings an added dimension of style. You can even find solar-powered ones for a more energy-efficient and cost-effective solution.
As always, when you are ready to list your home to sell, contact me. I’m always ready to answer any questions you may have.
Muna Dionne, your Inland Empire specialist with Coldwell Banker Realty
