RSS 2.0 
In a recent survey conducted, real estate agents across North America revealed that home buyers are motivated by
lifestyle needs and are more willing to buy homes with updated kitchens and open floor plans than homes with “trendy” media rooms.
Highlights from the survey include:
- 94% say their sellers are getting rid of clutter and making cosmetic updates, such as fresh paint and minor repairs.
- 76% of respondents agree that clients are willing to “de-personalize” the home.
- 59% of respondents say sellers are even bringing in new home decorations or furniture to help make the home more appealing.
- 33% of agents surveyed say that a new or updated kitchen is the most important feature to homebuyers.
- 14% say the most important feature to homebuyers is an open floor plan, while 12% say it is a new or updated bathroom.
- Only 1% of the real estate professionals surveyed say they believe that entertainment rooms or finished basements are the most important feature.
The survey shows growing families are currently the biggest lifestyle driver for home buyers. 70% of real estate professionals surveyed say a new baby or growing family is the most common or a very common lifestyle reason that North American buyers search for a new home.
Other key motivators include:
◦Marriage –59%
◦Divorce –48%
◦Retirement –37%
Now is a great time to consider buying in Southwest Florida! Whether you’re a family just starting out, ready
to retire or just looking for the Southwest Florida lifestyle, Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida has it all – condos on the beach, family-friendly neighborhoods, and world-class golf communities galore!
Now that you’re ready to buy, contact your John R. Wood Realtor today!
To search for real estate in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero or Marco Island, Florida, click HERE.
John R. Wood Realtors – The Symbol of Local Knowledge.
