The 6 Least Desirable Home Features

When you’re selling your home, you want it to look as good as possible to potential buyers. In order to accomplish this, you also need to pay attention to what potential buyers don’t want to see. We have compiled a list of some of the least desirable home features out there so you’ll know what turns buyers off. Here is what you should avoid:

1. Laminate countertops. Hard surface countertops made of granite, quartz, or even porcelain are a gold standard and an absolute must for homeowners.

2. Brightly colored walls. Colors like orange, pink, red, and purple might work for your style and furniture, but they are not appealing to a potential home buyers who are trying to envision themselves living in the home. Paint your home in neutral colors to make your home a blank canvas to potential buyers.

3. Carpet in the main living areas. Buyers like to see solid wood or wood laminate floors instead of carpet in the main living areas. It’s much easier to clean, and will help showcase your living areas beautifully.

4. Updated kitchen appliances. Buyers spend a lot of time in the kitchen and want to come in and imagine all the fantastic meals they will be preparing and enjoying with family. If you have outdated appliances, look at getting them updated.

5. Lack of light. While you might enjoy having your windows and blinds closed for a dim and relaxing environment, buyers don’t want to walk through a cave-like home. Open up those windows and bring in natural light to make the home inviting and bright. 

6. Outdated lighting and fixtures. This is an easy update you can make prior to selling. Head over to a hardware store and get new lighting fixtures and door hardware for less than $1,000 and it will change the entire look of your home. Use brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze instead of brass.

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