Taste, demands, and preferences are unique to every generation. And when it comes to home features—these generational differences become more pronounced. Where once fireplaces were essential to survival and thus a staple in every home, heaters or global warming now suffice. Grand mansions used to be the pinnacle of architecture. Now, tiny homes are all the rage.
With millennials—those born between 1980 to 2000—taking up the largest portion of home buyers today, having what they want may be the key to landing a sale. But, what exactly do millennials want when buying a home?
A Space to Work from Home
Despite the stereotype, millennials are pretty diligent busybodies. Moreover, they’ve developed a unique approach to work, one that allows them to engage in their professional lives without ever having to step out their front doors.
It’s not just about innovative work arrangements, however. It’s also about having the space to be productive. Having a dedicated home office space allows millennial homeowners to focus on work, take Skype calls, plan their work week, build presentations, and set up their work day. If you can set aside a part of your home—even if it used to be a spare guestroom—as a home office, you’re definitely making it more attractive for this audience.
A Technologically Updated Home
It’s no secret that millennials have made new technology a part of their home. Case in point: a landline phone jack is at the point of obsolescence that even if one is present, it remains unused.
Specifically, millennials look for cellular signal strength and internet connection capabilities. Does your home have access to fiber optic cable? Is 4G available in the area? Are the available internet service providers affordable? These are questions that are bound to come up and you’d be wise to answer in the affirmative.
Biophilic Design
The “biophilia hypothesis” suggests that an inherent human inclination to the natural and its associations. Its effects are so noteworthy that, applied to space planning, biophilic design has shown to significantly reduce stress levels in office spaces. With homes, it means lots of natural wood finishes, large windows to let as much natural sunlight in, and greenery—lots of it.
Regardless of the rationale, millennials, aptly named the “biophilic generation,” tend to put their inclinations and principles on display in their everyday lives—hence, the “organic” and “whole” fads. This includes their preferences when hunting for a home that’s already biophilic or ready for such a conversion.
An Eco-friendly Home
Millennials are significantly more concerned with the state of the environment than their predecessors. Many of them know climate change is real and are proactively trying to reduce their carbon footprint on the environment.
Naturally, these home buyers also want homes that are aligned to their environmental awareness. Rather than opt for large homes, they want smaller properties, which cost less to heat and maintain. If you can highlight your home’s energy saving qualities, from new insulation to LED light bulbs, you’re bound to catch their attention.
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