Top Features Buyers Are Looking for in Lakefront Homes

There are many fantastic homes for sale in Lake Wallenpaupack, but they're not all the same. After all, not every home will satisfy every need. Each homebuyer is different, but there are some key features that can be included, added, or updated to entice buyers. In fact, many people are willing to pay more for a home if it has features that they consider to be must-have items. Keep reading to learn some of these popular features.

Home Office

Does this surprise you? Most people working in real estate are accustomed to kitchens, bathrooms, and walk-in closets being at the top of homebuyers’ wish lists, along with great views, excellent schools, or proximity to a golf course. Today, more and more people are working from home either full time or occasionally. As telecommuting becomes more common, more homebuyers desire home offices. If a house doesn’t have a room dedicated as a home office, buyers at least want some space that can be set aside for work.

Understandably, this can make people in real estate a bit nervous. After all, you don't want to sacrifice a bedroom for a home office space if you can avoid it. Fortunately, there are some creative ways to rearrange the area or utilize otherwise seemingly wasted space to make way for a home office. Often, a full room isn't even necessary.

Open Floor Plan

Many buyers are seeking homes that have open floor plans. Opening the main rooms can make a cramped area easier to enjoy and more breathable. If you’re considering selling your home and it doesn’t feature an open floor plan, it’s worth considering creating one before putting the house on the market. It will require some work and money, but sellers will often recoup more from the sale than the money they put in to have the work done. If you’re a prospective buyer of a home that doesn’t feature an open floor plan, with a little work, one can be created.

Great Kitchen

As people eat out more or use a lakefront property as a vacation home, you may think kitchens are less essential, but they're still a key selling point. Stainless steel appliances, islands, and high-end finishes make a kitchen even more desirable. Don't underestimate the value of these small touches. A beautiful, functional eat-in kitchen could change a prospective buyer's mind. They could go from merely liking to outright loving a house based on the kitchen.

Game Room

A game room is especially important for people with kids or anyone who wants a man cave. Luckily, most bonus rooms, attic spaces, or basements can easily be converted into a game room. Of course, the same is true when it comes to home offices.

Fireplace

A fireplace isn't often a make-or-break feature, but it's almost always a nice option that buyers appreciate. Although it may not be a central selling point for them, it’s a nice bonus for many. Even a fireplace that isn't overly impressive can be viewed as a cozy addition.

Closets and Bathrooms

Walk-in closets and spacious bathrooms almost always go together. An en suite master bathroom is almost always a must-have for buyers. If a house doesn’t have one, it’s often a deal breaker for buyers who aren’t interested in the time and expense of adding one themselves—if there’s even room to do so. Many homebuyers also won’t consider settling for a house that doesn’t feature walk-in closets and plenty of storage space.

If you’re considering buying a home in the area, you need the expertise of Realtors in Lake Wallenpaupack. Contact Davis R. Chant Realtors at (570) 493-0741 and we’ll help you find the home of your dreams featuring all of your must-have features.