Features That May Keep Your Home From Selling

You finally found your dream home! But before you commit to buying, think about some of your favorite features in the home that may actually hold you back in the future when it comes time to sell.  Some architectural details, like pools and layout, can actually split homeowners.  Some consider them must-haves, while others would much rather not.So, it is important to be informed!  These features won't be the ultimate factors that determine if you sign or not, but knowing what you're getting into is crucial.  Keep reading to find out the features that may keep your home from selling, and click this link to read the full article.

1. A school next door

If you have young kids, living next door to their school might seem like a dream come true. Who wouldn't love letting their children walk a mere block or two to school every day?But buyers without school-age children won't see it that way."The younger set love it because their kids can walk to school,” says Realtor® Amy Cook in San Diego. "Buyers over 50 seem to be not so happy because of the traffic and kids wandering everywhere through their streets."With schools come endless lines of cars and yellow buses—as well as a tempered speed limit that might make getting to work each morning a monumental pain. Oh, and all that joyful, exuberant noise from the playground? Not so joyful when you're working or relaxing at home."Having your kid walk across the street to school might be an awesome thing for particular buyers," says Bob Ripp, a real estate appraiser in Fort Collins, CO. "Then again, the traffic implications might not be something that appeals to everyone."