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What Home Buyers Are Looking for in 2025

Writer's picture: Scott SweeneyScott Sweeney

The real estate market is always evolving, and as we step into 2025, buyers have new priorities and preferences when searching for their ideal home.


Whether you’re a seller looking to attract potential buyers or a homebuyer yourself, understanding these trends can help you make the best decisions.


1. Smart Home Features & Technology

Modern buyers are looking for homes equipped with smart technology, such as:

  • Smart security systems (video doorbells, smart locks)

  • Voice-activated lighting and climate control

  • Energy-efficient appliances with remote access


These features offer convenience, security, and energy savings, making them a top priority for buyers in 2025.


2. Sustainable & Energy-Efficient Homes

With growing environmental concerns and rising energy costs, buyers are prioritizing homes that include:

  • Solar panels and battery storage

  • Energy-efficient windows and insulation

  • Eco-friendly building materials


Homes with sustainability features not only reduce utility bills but also appeal to buyers looking for a long-term investment.


3. Flexible Living Spaces

Remote and hybrid work models have influenced home design trends. Buyers are now looking for:

  • Dedicated home offices or multi-purpose rooms

  • Soundproofed spaces for remote work and meetings

  • Functional outdoor workspaces


4. Outdoor Living & Green Spaces

Post-pandemic lifestyle changes have increased demand for outdoor amenities. Buyers are drawn to:

  • Large patios, decks, or balconies

  • Outdoor kitchens and fire pits

  • Low-maintenance landscaping and garden space


5. Proximity to Amenities & Walkable Neighborhoods

More buyers are prioritizing convenience when choosing a home. Key location factors include:

  • Proximity to grocery stores, restaurants, and parks

  • Access to public transportation and bike-friendly streets

  • Short commute times to major work hubs


6. Move-in Ready Homes Over Fixer-Uppers

While fixer-uppers were once a hot commodity, today’s buyers prefer homes that are updated and move-in ready. They want modern kitchens, updated bathrooms, and minimal renovation needs.


Final Thoughts

Understanding these trends can help sellers highlight their home's best features and allow buyers to find properties that meet their needs.


As we navigate 2025, real estate continues to be shaped by technology, sustainability, and lifestyle changes.


Scott Sweeney

Your NorCal Realtor

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About Scott Sweeney


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With quickly serving over a 100 families, Scott Sweeney has become a top 5% producing Realtor in the greater Sacramento area who has helped clients from the Bay Area to South Lake Tahoe. Scott has a Bachelor Of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Marketing from CSUS. His education, and extensive background in the hospitality, marketing, and real estate industries, have helped Scott to become one of the leading, and most sought after agents in the area.


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