Are you thinking about listing your home for sale? Are you wondering exactly what buyers want in a home when they purchase a home? Here is a list of a poll conducted by the National Association of Realtors on September of 2007. This the what the panel of buyers "must have" when purchasing a home.
Very Important Home Features - Percentage of buyers desiring key features
FEATUREÂ Â INTERIORÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2007
Walk in Closet in Master Bedroom                         53%
Cable/Satellite TV-ready                                        46%
Separate Showers in Main Bath                              36%
Hardwood Flooring                                                   28%
Granite Countertops                                                 23%
Whirlpool Bath                                                           13%
Sitting Area in Master Bedroom                              12%
FEATURE EXTERIORÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2007
Oversized Garage                                                       57%
Fencing                                                                          36%
Patio                                                                               36%
Porch                                                                             32%
NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURESÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2007
Sidewalks                                                                        26%
Near Shopping                                                               25%
Near Park                                                                       14%
Near Public transit                                                         10%
Near Schools                                                                    20%
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