The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) just released its 2019 edition of its “What Home Buyers Really Want” Report. Guess what the number one thing buyers really want…91% want a dedicated laundry room.
The NAHB asked consumers what they wanted based on a four-tier scale…
- Essential/Must Have or… won’t buy it without it
- Desirable or … it would be nice to have it and would be seriously influenced to buy the house if the house had it
- Indifferent or … no influence whatsoever if house had or didn’t have it
- Don’t Want or … get me out of this house
Three major themes dominated homebuyers’ preferences…energy efficiency, outdoor living and organizational functionality. Take a look:
Amenity Essential Desirable Total
Laundry room 54% 37% 91%
Energy Star 38% 51% 89%
Rated Windows
Patio 34% 53% 87%
Energy Star 41% 46% 87%
Rated Appliances
Ceiling Fan 45% 40% 85%
Garage Storage 36% 49% 85%
Exterior Lighting 36% 49% 85%
Walk-in Pantry 32% 51% 83%
Hardwood 31% 52% 83%
Flooring
Double Kitchen 42% 39% 81%
Sink
Energy Star 28% 53% 81%
Whole House
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