David Bruce

May 9th, 2010

When Buying A Richmond Area Home, Think About Selling It!

Follow These 3 Simple Tips!

So you are shopping for a new home around Richmond.  Guess what?  It likely won’t be the last home you buy. That’s why it pays to go home shopping with the people you will eventually sell the home to in mind. Sound crazy? Maybe, but its smart to shop for a home this way. Make sure you buy a home with these simple but critical features which will make it easier for you to sell in the future!

Storage While curb appeal and designer decor can attract potential buyers, what they can’t see is just as important. Buyers are serious about storage space. Fifty-seven percent say a garage with two or more bays is key, and 53 percent want a walk-in closet in the master bedroom.

Modern Systems Your next house can be any hue, as long as it’s green on the inside. The eco-friendly trend gets high marks from 46 percent of buyers, so try to find a property with energy-efficient features like newer windows, Energy Star appliances and a well-maintained HVAC system. And a growing number of buyers want to stay wired at home — nearly half say cable and satellite connections are important, while 40 percent want access to high-speed Internet.

Exterior Features and Location When you’re shopping for a Richmond area home, what’s on the outside definitely counts. Half of all buyers say a backyard is important, and 36 percent would like a fence. And you know the real estate cliche about location, location, location? Make it your house-hunting mantra. Location, you can’t change. Everything else, you can. Research the Richmond area school district before you invest, even if you don’t have kids, the next owner might. Steer clear of high-power lines, highways, homes on busy streets and yes even water towers in your backyard like the photo above, which will raise red flags for potential buyers.

Shopping for a Richmond area home and need some help?  Contact Skye Bruce Properties. At Skye Bruce Properties our Buyer’s Agents work with you as a home buying consultant to make sure the home you buy is a smart purchase and a good investment!

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