8 Popular Home Design Features for NOW There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that you, as a seller, can easily control. According to Realtor.com’s 2022 housing market forecast, home for-sale inventory will increase from last year, as will the projected number of overall sales. 1 This means, if you’re looking to sell in the near future, now is the time to consider how you can stand out. Updating your home design is one way to do that. Changes like new security features or upgraded siding can add value to your home now and be highlighted when you market it for sale later. To get the most out of your updates, focus on these popular home design features that will wow buyers. Keep in mind, not all of these will work well in every house. If you plan to buy, list, or ren...
Dawn Deegan, Broker Associate REALTOR® at Fathom Realty, Orlando, FL. Dawn holds the designations of ABR (Accredited Buyer Rep); CRS (Certified Residential Specialist); GRI (Graduate Realtor® Institute); SFR (Short Sale Foreclosure Resource); SRS (Seller Rep Specialist; and is also a Cert Negotiation Expert (CNE); Quality Service Cert (QSC), Transnational Referral Cert (TRC), Gold Key Cert (GKC). Dawn is also Relocation Certified and is Silver Certified with Concierge Auctions.