Remodeling to Sell

Aside from the kitchen, which most homebuyers consider to be the most important room in the house, the bathrooms are considered a key selling point. Thats especially true with the master bathroom or suite area. This is indicated by the trends seen among buyers of new homes.

Our second-favorite room is the bath, said Joan McCloskey, a former Better Homes and Gardens Magazine editor who talked about new-home buyer trends at this years International Builder Show. Even humble folks are pampering themselves with luxurious bathrooms in the master suite. Our bathrooms set the mood for the day and homeowners want it light, comfortable, and cheerful. Toys in this room and the master include heated floors, little refrigerators, steam showers with multiple shower heads, soaking tubs, towel warmers, fireplaces, and coffee nooks.

The National Kitchen and Bath Association says todays bathrooms are more elaborate and luxurious; one emerging trend is adding columns in the bathroom for a roman spa feel.

While there are common preferences among buyers purchasing move-up or luxury homes, the trends tend to trickle down to entry-level homes often in the way of options and upgrades and remodeled homes. Potential homebuyers will take note of the state of your bathrooms, whether its a 1,200-square-foot starter home or roomy executive-style digs.

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Remodeling to Sell