Florida’s temperate climate makes it a wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors. This means buyers are looking for homes with inviting and functional outdoor space. These are a few of the things buyers look for when buying in Florida.
Outdoor Kitchen Whether it is a really nice built in grill or a full blown kitchen buyers love seeing an outdoor kitchen. Add a built in grill, a counter to prep at and a sink for cleaning up at the end of a meal and buyers will hungry for your home. Don’t limit yourself to gas grills buyers are also interested in electric grills that cut the environmental impact of grilling.
Weather resistant landscaping. Use of native plants in your landscaping can be both aesthetically pleasing and easier to maintain. Choosing drought or hurricane resistant plants have the added bonus of attracting native animals and bugs that are helpful to the environment.
Backyard sports fields. Whether it is a basketball court or a pickleball court, these types of enhancements give buyers a place to exercise and unwind at the end of a long day.
Building up your porch or patio. A raised patio when built correctly can help make an outdoor space more inviting while offering better drainage. Consider adding an upper level porch to a 2 story property to add outdoor space to an otherwise smaller lot.
Finally Adaptable spaces. The more flexible your outdoor space is that more like buyers are to see themselves in the space. Screening your porch keeps bugs and small creatures out of your outdoor living space. Fans can cool the space in the hottest part of the summer and outdoor space heaters can make the space cozy even on cold winters nights.
The more effort you put into making your outdoor spaces friendly to your family the more likely buyers are going to find them desirable as well. A little time and energy can go a long way towards making buyers say sold.
Happy Selling!
About the Author
Debbie Caldwell
When you first meet Debbie Harris-Caldwell, you are immediately drawn to her charming Welsh accent and the twinkle in her eye. The well-traveled transplant from Wales is quick to set you at ease and time spent with her promises to be time well spent.
Debbie has been a real estate agent for 40 years and takes great pride in her customer service skills. "I make myself available to my customers when they need me, whether it's on a Sunday Evening or after their long day at work. I make my schedule fit theirs. I also keep my customers updated on everything happening with their listings or purchase, I am their conduit for information." She has built a business following her key principles of clear communication, attention to detail, client advocacy, and comprehensive knowledge of the area. Debbie comes to every new transaction with positive energy, determination, a strong understanding of the currents driving the market, and the expertise that comes from a lifetime of experience. She knows the importance of marketing and whether a home is for sale for $200,000 or for $2 million, she always has professional photography done and creates a listing presentation that best shows off her customer's home.