{"id":100757,"date":"2025-05-13T12:36:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T19:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=100757"},"modified":"2025-05-13T12:36:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T19:36:41","slug":"what-home-features-buyers-want","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-home-features-buyers-want\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling Your Home? 7 Home Features That Buyers are Looking For"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before you <\/span>sell your home<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s important to know what features buyers are looking for. That way, you can highlight these features or invest in some home upgrades before listing your house for sale. In this article, Seattle-based <\/span>Redfin Agent David Palmer<\/span><\/a> shares some of the top features home buyers are looking for. Whether you\u2019re planning to sell your <\/span>condo in Milwaukee, WI<\/span><\/a>, or your <\/span>home in Dallas, TX<\/span><\/a>, here are seven home features buyers are looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Covered outdoor spaces<\/span><\/h2>\n

A covered patio, pergola, or deck creates a year-round extension of your living space. Redfin Agent David Palmer comments, “One home feature that gets buyers especially excited these days is outdoor space that’s covered. Heated or not, buyers are really excited about that.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even in colder climates, buyers see outdoor spaces as the potential for entertaining, relaxing, or dining. Palmer continues, \u201cIt may not add as much appraisal value as heated square footage that you’re adding to the house. But having a space where buyers can really enjoy the outdoors is a great benefit to them.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Energy-efficient windows and insulation<\/span><\/h2>\n

In today\u2019s eco-conscious market, buyers look closely at how energy-efficient a home is. Double-paned windows, proper attic insulation, and sealed crawl spaces can help reduce utility bills and increase comfort. These features are especially important in areas with more extreme climates, like hot summers in the south and cold winters in the Midwest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve recently upgraded your home\u2019s windows, it\u2019s important to call these out in your listing. Additionally, a pre-listing inspection can give buyers peace of mind that your home\u2019s insulation is of good quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Clean, well-maintained attics and crawl spaces<\/span><\/h2>\n

Buyers see a clean attic or crawl space as a sign that your home has been well cared for. \u201cBuyers seeing those clean and in good repair, no rodents, well insulated,\u201d Palmer states, \u201cthose are one of the things that a buyer is going to be really excited about. They’re going to realize that you’ve probably taken really good care of the rest of the home.\u201d While these areas aren\u2019t a home feature you\u2019d expect buyers to look at, a dry foundation and tidy attic spaces can indicate fewer problems with the home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Smart home features<\/span><\/h2>\n

Smart thermostats, video doorbells, and integrated lighting systems are features that buyers still look for when buying a home. These smart home features offer convenience, security, and possible energy savings. Make sure to highlight any of these features, as they can help your home stand out from houses that don\u2019t have these amenities.<\/span><\/p>\n