Curious as to what buyers are looking for? Here are 10 things today’s buyers are looking for posted by ERA corporate.

    1. Quality of the neighborhood – The National Association of Realtor’s 2012 Profile of Buyers and Sellers revealed that neighborhoods are really important to buyers, but that neighborhood choice varies by household composition.

    2. Convenience to job – Commuting is a necessary evil, but homes that are close to work enhance work-life balance, a growing priority for many Americans, especially Millennials.

    3. Overall affordability of homes – With job markets tight and retirement funds depleted or eroded thanks to the great Recession, it has never been more important to keep housing related costs as low as possible, ideally no more than one third of your pre-tax income.

    4. Quality of schools – A recent survey by realtor.com revealed that nearly 45 percent of today’s buyers are willing to pay a premium for quality schools

    5. Homes suited for the next 15 years – Just five years ago, buyers were looking to stay in their home about 10 years.  Today, buyers expect to stay closer to 15, so it’s important to find a home that can support lifestyles as they evolve through that time period.

    6. A mortgage – In today’s tight credit environment, getting a mortgage can be a challenge. Buyers should be willing to consider homes below what they may quality for in order to bump up the loan to value ratio.

    7. Energy efficiency – The National Association of Homebuilders surveyed buyers to see what was most important to them in new home construction and energy efficiency topped the list.  Four of the top most wanted features involve saving energy: 94 percent of home buyers want energy-star rated appliances, 91 percent want an energy-star rating for the whole home, 89 percent want energy-star rated windows, and 88 percent want ceiling fans.

    8. Open floor plans – Spaces that are great for entertaining mean quality time with friends and family, something especially important to Gen Y.

    9. High ceilings – Taller ceilings are not only aesthetically pleasing in that they impart a grandness to the home, they also promote greater air circulation and more natural light than lower ceilings.

    10. Technology – Can you run your home from a cell phone? Then market to a Millennial, who prizes a homes’ technological amenities prized over curb appeal.

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    OUR REAL ESTATE OFFICES

    California

    Temecula
    41955 4th St #102
    Temecula, CA 92590
    951.676.9988

    Nevada

    Henderson
    2855 St. Rose Pkwy
    Henderson, NV 89052
    702.940.4500

    Mesquite
    1155 W Pioneer Blvd #104
    Mesquite, NV 89027
    702.346.7200

    Mesquite Blvd Nevada Office
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    Las Vegas
    1735 Village Center Cir
    Las Vegas, NV 89134
    702.873.4500

    Texas

    Austin
    Appt Only
    512.868.0403

    Georgetown
    4909 Williams Dr
    Georgetown, TX 78633
    512.868.0403

    Harker Heights
    777 Indian Trl
    Harker Heights, TX 76548
    254.698.4300

    San Antonio
    19230 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 260
    San Antonio, TX 78258
    210.477.9400

    Utah

    Beaver
    395 S. Main St. PO Box 2253
    Beaver, UT 84713
    435.438.1606

    Bryce Canyon
    1300 N Hwy 89
    Hatch, UT 84735
    By Appt Only

    Eden
    2640 N Hwy 162, #106
    Eden, UT 84310
    801.627.6500

    Hurricane
    10 N. 100 W.
    Hurricane, UT 84737
    435.635.4636

    Lehi
    2901 N. Ashton Blvd #102
    Lehi, UT 84048
    801.341.0909

    Ogden
    215 Historic 25th St
    Ogden, UT 84403
    801.627.6500

    Payson
    87 N Main St.
    Payson, UT 84651
    801.341.0907

    Richfield
    745 S. Main St
    Richfield, UT 84701
    435.896.9609

    Salt Lake
    9350 S. 150 E. #410
    Sandy, UT 84070
    801.341.0901

    St. George
    201 E. St. George Blvd
    St. George, UT 84770
    435.628.1606


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