These Amenities Are The Keys to Selling Your Home
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1/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Greenhouses and ‘grow rooms’ are popular with buyers who want to grow their own vegetables and herbs.”—Gary DePersia, Corcoran Group Real EstateIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Greenhouses and ‘grow rooms’ are popular with buyers who want to grow their own vegetables and herbs.”—Gary DePersia, Corcoran Group Real Estate
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2/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Wine cellars—and even tasting rooms—are increasingly in demand.” —Gioia DiPaolo, Douglas Elliman Real EstateIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Wine cellars—and even tasting rooms—are increasingly in demand.” —Gioia DiPaolo, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
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3/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Swimming pools are a must at almost every level of the market, and the demand for saltwater pools with auto-remote solar covers has increased dramatically.” —Linda Perillo, Saunders & AssociatesIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Swimming pools are a must at almost every level of the market, and the demand for saltwater pools with auto-remote solar covers has increased dramatically.” —Linda Perillo, Saunders & Associates
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4/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Outdoor fireplaces are in high demand—especially those that are built into spacious three-season porches.”—Ann Ciardullo, Sotheby’s International RealtyIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Outdoor fireplaces are in high demand—especially those that are built into spacious three-season porches.”—Ann Ciardullo, Sotheby’s International Realty
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5/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Lots of people desire an elevator for later years, when they may not want to—or simply can’t—go up and down the stairs all the time.”—Gary DePersiaIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Lots of people desire an elevator for later years, when they may not want to—or simply can’t—go up and down the stairs all the time.”—Gary DePersia
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7/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“I recently encountered my first dog-washing station. If you think about it, how could you live without one?”—Frank Newbold, Sotheby’sIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“I recently encountered my first dog-washing station. If you think about it, how could you live without one?”—Frank Newbold, Sotheby’s
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8/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Savvy developers are designing ‘open concept’ bathroom spaces with step-in wall-less showers. This floor plan is becoming a new Hamptons mainstay.”—Sam Kelly, Bespoke Real EstateIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Savvy developers are designing ‘open concept’ bathroom spaces with step-in wall-less showers. This floor plan is becoming a new Hamptons mainstay.”—Sam Kelly, Bespoke Real Estate
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9/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Now they come with everything from bars to kitchens to putting greens.”—Gary DePersiaIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Now they come with everything from bars to kitchens to putting greens.”—Gary DePersia
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10/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Our customers often use their iPhone compass when they tour properties. They’re looking for southwest-facing yards, kitchens that get morning sun, and dining rooms with sunset views.”—Peter Huffine, CorcoranIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Our customers often use their iPhone compass when they tour properties. They’re looking for southwest-facing yards, kitchens that get morning sun, and dining rooms with sunset views.”—Peter Huffine, Corcoran
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11/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“In luxury homes, people want a lower level with at least 10-foot-tall ceilings, exercise and media rooms, a wine cellar, and additional bedrooms with egress windows.”—Linda PerilloIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“In luxury homes, people want a lower level with at least 10-foot-tall ceilings, exercise and media rooms, a wine cellar, and additional bedrooms with egress windows.”—Linda Perillo
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12/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Hot tubs are no longer in at all. Hot tubs, well, you have to remove them.”—Enzo Morabito, Douglas EllimanIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Hot tubs are no longer in at all. Hot tubs, well, you have to remove them.”—Enzo Morabito, Douglas Elliman
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13/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Spiral staircases are out. They’re a hallmark of an older house.”—Gary DePersiaIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Spiral staircases are out. They’re a hallmark of an older house.”—Gary DePersia
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14/14Illustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Rather than having a court at home, many tennis players would prefer to join a tennis club and play with people at their skill level, with professional instructors nearby.”—Frank NewboldIllustrations by Monika Melnychuk“Rather than having a court at home, many tennis players would prefer to join a tennis club and play with people at their skill level, with professional instructors nearby.”—Frank Newbold
This article appears in the July-15 2017 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).