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November 25th, 2019 by

House Features Millennials Want - Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Successfully marketing your South Bend homes for sale to millennials requires understanding what features they want to see in your listing. When you want your home to stand out in the marketplace, the following are features that are most appealing to millennial homebuyers. 

  • Sustainable Design
    Eco-friendly is more than a watchword for millennial buyers; it's a way of life. The core tenet of sustainable design is the use of renewable and recycled materials such as bamboo, fast-growing woods, Timbercrete, Ferrock, plastic, etc. If you plan to remodel your home, it's a wise investment to include these materials in your design plans.

  • Low-Maintenance Landscaping
    The 21st-century workplace is fast-paced and that leaves little time for trimming trees and pruning bushes. Millennials want beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes to tend to at home. Landscapes that feature xeriscaping, low-water plants, shrubs, etc. are attractive and easy to maintain.

  • Outdoor Living Spaces
    Millennials are homebodies who enjoy relaxing at home with their friends and family members. Installing an outdoor kitchen, firepit, and large patio creates a comfortable space where they can entertain guests until the wee hours of the morning. Similarly, millennials want a landscape that serves as a quiet sanctuary from the outside world. Incorporating seating areas, fountains, and high fences help create a peaceful retreat from the pressures of modern life.
     
  • Luxury at Home
    Millennials have a taste for the finer things in life. Transforming an unfinished basement into a home theater, wine cellar, children's playroom, or home gym is a solid investment when marketing to millennial homebuyers in South Bend. These luxury features are near the top of the list of things they want to see in a property, and they're willing to pay a premium price to have them in their homes.

  • Low-Maintenance Interiors
    As with the landscaping, millennials don't want to deal with home repairs or remodeling. They want to walk into a turnkey property that matches their vision for the home. Thus, before you invest in remodeling, repainting, etc., you may want to consider offering these as part of a package deal.
     
  • Modern Technology
    Wireless connectivity throughout the home, modernized wiring, and home automation systems are highly attractive features millennial homebuyers look for in a property. They also want to see home security systems, smart thermostats, and smart lighting. These features help protect the home and trim unnecessary waste from monthly utility bills.
     
  • A Clean Bill of Health
    Millennial buyers want to know that the home doesn't have asbestos, lead, and other pollutants. They also want to know the carpets, floor pads, wood stains, wall paints, etc. are VOC-free.
     
  • Location Counts
    Millennials don't like to commute and many are taking remote jobs to get around this. Thus, location near their place of work or a comfortable home office where they can work all day are selling points that can help seal the deal.
     
  • Energy Efficient Appliances, Windows, etc.
    Millennials have a keen focus on protecting the environment and eagerly search for properties that feature low-flow sinks, dishwashers, and washing machines. They want windows that keep the heat in and keep the cold out. Investing in these energy-saving features is an investment that they're willing to pay for.                 

We encourage you to contact us for more advice and suggestions on how to market your home to millennial homebuyers in South Bend. Our real estate agents will answer your questions and help you determine the most effective strategies for selling your home. 

Categories: Selling Your Home
Tags: Cressy & Everett, For Sellers, Home-selling tips, Home improvement

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