Buying a home is very exciting and just as stressful. When buying a home, the most important thing is to make sure that the house you end up going for is one that you would be happy with. An ideal home is one that fulfills your needs and that of your family. You want a place that is comfortable and also aesthetically pleasing.
The process of buying a house can get really stressful and annoying when you feel like your time is being wasted on houses that just do not pique your interest. And it’s not your fault, you probably see yourself spending the rest of your life in the house you end up getting. This makes you want to get the best possible house that fits your needs, which is not a bad desire.
In this post, we’ll cover the details of what makes a home desirable to help you narrow down your focus and find what you are searching for easier.
What makes an ideal home?
Different buyers have different ideas on what makes a home desirable. This is why it is recommended that every buyer has their home search criteria list. In your home search criteria list you would outline the various house preferences you may have and rank them accordingly.
- The first rank includes the “must-haves”. These are the best home amenities which are essential features you want for your ideal home.
- The next rank would be the “like-to-haves”. They certainly improve your lifestyle, but not having them wouldn’t affect you badly.
- The last rank includes the “nice to haves”. These are not necessities, so you don’t need to have them but if you did you would enjoy them.
This list of house preferences helps you narrow down the listed houses to those that have the features you are looking for in your ideal home. Some listing websites also have provisions that allow you to enter house preferences from your home search criteria list so you don’t have to comb through a lot of houses that do not appeal to you.
Here are examples of a few house preferences that can make your home search criteria list.
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Location:
You may have heard the expression ”In real estate, it’s all about location, location, location”. There is a reason that two houses that are exactly the same may have largely different values. The reason is the location. What are the characteristics of a desirable property? A good location. There are many features you can fix-up about your house based on your preferences but you can’t fix location. Getting a house with the best possible location should be a top priority. Even if a house in a bad location has all the features you find desirable and another in a good location has some of them, you should go for the one in the good location. A good location doesn’t just affect your lifestyle positively; it is also better from an investor’s point of view. The value of a house in a good location would increase much faster than one in a bad location. Examples of location types are gated communities, hills, cul-de-sacs, waterfront, etc.
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Exterior house features:
As a buyer, you already know what your preferences are in terms of the exterior of the house. There are different things to look at when thinking about the exterior house features.
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The yard:
You can have a house with a big yard or a small one. You can also customize the yard however you wish.
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The style of the house:
There are different styles to choose from. You can go for a bungalow or a story building. You can choose between a Mediterranean-style home, an A-style home, a victorian home, etc. It all depends on what you prefer.
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The home construction materials:
You could choose between brick, concrete, wood, or metal house
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The roofing:
Do you prefer tiles or you would rather go for metal sheets?
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Interior features:
These generally include bedrooms, bathrooms kitchens, and other rooms, interior decorations, furnishing, and flooring.
Most people consider size when looking at rooms like the living room and bedrooms. The kind of lighting you prefer can also factor in. If you want natural lighting you may go for houses with bigger windows.
For the bedrooms, many people now like the idea of walk-in closets and a fireplace, especially in the master bedroom.
For the bathroom, do you prefer a shower or a bathtub….or both? Think about the size of the mirrors, the floor surfaces, and sinks.
What kind of kitchen do you want? Do you want a large or small one? Will you like to have a kitchen island? Also, having an extra room which you can convert into a gym or a home office is also desirable among many buyers.
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Smart home technology:
The popularity of smart home technology is on the rise, with notable names like Google Home and Alexa, and many buyers consider that as a sign of great quality for the home to have. They help monitor and control different things in the house like temperature, lighting, entertainment systems, security, and home appliances. They also come in handy when it comes to regulating energy consumption.
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Home Amenities:
These are additions to a home that are considered desirable and valuable by the buyers. These amenities may be private like a large yard or state-of-the-art appliances. They could also be public amenities like such as nearby parks, shopping centers, or easy access to public transit.
The best home amenities though, are the ones that do not end up being a problem for you. For example, if your house has easy access to the highway you would probably enjoy it on your way to work but it could also mean that the neighborhood will be noisy at night.
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Safety and Security:
A home that is secure is an ideal home. A house that is fitted with strong doors, security cameras, and burglar alarms is more desirable because it is more secure. For the sake of reference, houses that are in gated communities or in neighborhoods with a homeowners association usually have great security.
What Makes a Home Desirable to you?
There are several answers to the question of what makes a home desirable; therefore, we opine that only the buyer can truly answer that question. Different buyers have different things that rank higher on their scale of preference, you should rank and prioritize your preferences too in order to find a house that is perfect for you.
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