What architectural style attracts the most buyers?

I am often asked which style of home is most likely to attract the most buyers when people start looking for houses to trade. That’s always a tough question, because people’s tastes vary in different parts of the country. What is fashionable in one may be a dog on the market in another, and certain people who would prefer a particular style of home, no matter where they lived.

The best advice I can give is to drive around your target area to see the competition in your price range. You’ll also want to know the features, such as the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and added extras.

Once you have an idea of ​​the types of homes that sell best in your area, you will know what style of home to look for, but you will still have to make your home stand out. What I do is try adding decorating keys to give a home a little more class and flair without spending a lot of money. Things like blinds and window boxes can make a big difference to a home’s curb appeal, but they don’t cost a lot and are easy to install. It can make enough of a difference for a buyer to make an offer on your home rather than one that is essentially the same but a little simpler.

Simple landscaping can also make a big difference to the look of a home. Again, it doesn’t have to be anything complicated or expensive. You just have to create a welcoming look from the street that encourages people to come inside for a closer look. Shrubs and annuals can greatly increase a home’s curb appeal without reducing your profits. This is especially important if you are trying to sell a simple Jane farmhouse. Your goal should be to soften the hard edges of the house and create a feeling of warmth and friendliness.

In the end, there is no quick and easy answer as to what type of home sells best. Regardless of the type of home you are trying to change, it must have been done right and it must offer the potential buyer a feeling of welcome when they walk through the front door. If you can maintain that homey feeling during an inspection tour, your chances of selling any type of home are good.