Current events and topics in the news have always influenced home trends and the desires of buyers. Thus, it's no surprise that COVID-19 is a topic that many clients are discussing with our REALTORS®. For sellers eager to sell their homes, highlighting the following features can help the home stand out and shine in the evolving real estate market. 

• Home Offices are Back in Style
  The home office never really went away, but there was a period where it was more of a luxury than a need. That has changed significantly over the past few months as an increasing number of employers move employees to work remotely. It is expected that this is just the start of an emerging trend and a permanent shift toward a growing number of remote positions. As such, homes that can boast a quiet, comfortable, dedicated home office are top choices for buyers.

• More Bathrooms, Please
  With more people spending their days at home, this is creating a need for more bathroom space. While an additional full bathroom is ideal, half-bathrooms are just as valuable. Moreover, should someone get sick, the extra bathroom makes it easier to isolate the individual while protecting the rest of the family. Further, bidets are a feature that many homebuyers are inquiring about as they worry about future toilet paper shortages. 

• Outdoor Space is Invaluable
  Quarantine means that everyone feels a bit cooped up these days. Having a comfortable, well-maintained landscape provides a private retreat where the family can relax and get some fresh air. The most appealing properties are those with a spacious deck/patio, plenty of shade, and enough space for children and adults to exercise and enjoy time outdoors.

• Mudrooms
  Many people are creating miniature disinfection stations within their mudrooms. Mudrooms equipped with storage space, counters, seating, and sinks are ideally positioned to attract buyers eager to keep the virus from entering the home.

• Larger Pantries, More Freezer Space
  Large pantries and space for a freezer are back in fashion. The larger the pantry and freezer space available, the more food storage a family has to use. Well-organized, well-lit pantries facilitate food security and protect buyers against everything from rising food prices to potential food shortages caused by supply chain disruptions. Buyers are eager for this security and are willing to pay a premium to have it in their homes.

• Privacy
  Solid doors, thick insulation, and privacy curtains are hot commodities right now. With parents working and children studying from home, privacy is a premium desire for everyone in the family. 

• Brass and Copper Fittings
  Brass and copper both have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. While the jury is still out on how effective these are, homeowners are willing to take a chance that they do provide some protection. 

• Home Automation
  Home automation means a hands-free operation that translates to a reduced risk of viral spread. Home automation makes it possible to control everything from the lights to the air conditioner, which improves comfort and enhances energy efficiency.

• Family Rooms Equipped to Entertain
  Whether it's game night or movie night, folks are staying in for the foreseeable future. That means plenty of time to play board games, watch beloved movies, and spend time with the family. The more comfortable the family room, the more appealing it is for prospective homebuyers. 

Contact Wright-Patt Realty when you are ready to add your home to the list of Beavercreek homes for sale. We will help you position your home so that it's the first choice for homebuyers in Ohio who are eager to make an offer.