Monday Market Update: What Buyers Want In 2025

Sellers can seal max ROI with these must-haves… 

Happy 2025! We are less than 10 days into the New Year and it’s already flying by (that must mean we are having fun!). We know that days of 3% rates are behind us, buyers are more accepting of the market we are in and the uncertainty that came with the election year is over; as such, real estate sales are expected to rise this year. While low inventory is maintaining a seller’s market, it is still paramount to show your home in its best light to maximize your return on investment. And the best light – is the one that makes a buyer’s eyes twinkle, right? 😊 


In a recent article titled Home Trends Buyers Are Looking for in 2025, According to Experts, Contributor Cynthia Measom shares what features are most appreciated and sought-after by those purchasing homes in 2025. You can read the full article here, and we have made a simple graphic to give you a glimpse of the top ‘wants’ below. 

We know what you are thinking… “Bobbi, what if I can’t make my family room larger? But I can’t just put in a sauna to fit the wellness want?!’. The good news is – you don’t have to! Many of the features that buyers want can be highlighted by minimizing clutter and arranging furniture or professionally staging. You can show a great family room layout with perfect fit furniture, add some spa-inspired décor and colors to your bathrooms and show a clean & chaos-free home office space, right?


Little touches and intentional details can really help buyers see that what they want – is right in front of them.


Cheers to a new year + new info headed from us to you,


Bobbi 

Bobbi Decker
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Broker Associate, Bobbi Decker & Associates
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