Buyers, You Have Spoken

I was reading my email today and I found that buyers, you have spoken. So I said to myself, "Let's put on our listening ears and see what they said."

The National Association of Realtors has released the "2007 Profile of Buyers' Home Feature Preferences," and our buyers have indicated what their top preferences are when looking for a home. Buyers indicated that #1 preference they have is extra garage spaces. According to the study says that 57% of buyers want an oversized garage and 56% of buyers reported that they would have paid more for one.

The report from NAR also indicated some other home features buyers are placing a higher priority on. Among these features are energy efficiency, cable/satellite ready, hardwood floors, granite countertops, a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, and air conditioning.

I hope our builders and remodelers are listening too. To be efficient and effective I need to always be in the mode of listening and delivering, and that is what I intend to do.