What Do Retirees Look for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl Home For Sale? (Part 1 of 2)

What Do Retirees Look for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl Home For Sale?

(Part 1 of 2)

What do retirees look for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home for sale?

Retirees who are planning to relocate to Sandpiper Lakeland Fl are looking for specific things in their new homes and neighborhood.

As a seller of a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home for sale, it is important for you to know their reasons and motivations for buying and what they want in a home so you can make a fast sale.

Why do they want to move to Sandpiper Lakeland Fl?

In a recent survey at an Ideal Living Resort and Retirement Expo, 56% of respondents said the main reason they want to move to Florida is the warm weather.

The next main reason is the lower cost of living in Florida, according to 36% of the respondents.

Finally, 33% of the respondents said that the lower income and property taxes were the reasons they wanted to move to Florida.

What are retirees looking for in a Sandpiper Lakeland Fl home for sale?

Interior:

1. Universal design. This is one main feature that 55+ homebuyers go after.

2. Master suite on the main level. It gives easier access, especially for feeble knees or for those requiring wheelchairs or walkers.  Retirees also prefer at least one more en-suite bedroom with a full bath for guests  in the main level, in case a son/ daughter/ elderly parent moves in.

3. Lever door handles. They are just a lot easier to use compared to door knobs, for both young and old alike.

4. Shower stalls with non-skid floors. Bathrooms with tumbled marble and glass enclosures provide easy access while maintaining a stylish look.

5. Comfort height toilets at least 6 inches higher. The extra height of the toilet seat makes getting up easier

6. Wider interior doors and hallways. This allows better and easier wheelchair or walker access. Hallways should be at least 3 feet across for wheelchair access.

Stay tuned for the next article. We’ll talk about what retirees look for in the exteriors of Sandpiper Lakeland Fl homes for sale.

Call me, Petra Norris, at (863) 619-6918 or send me an email at petra@petranorris.com if you’re looking for aLakeland Florida real estate agent with superior local knowledge, experience, professionalism, integrity, and personal service to help you sell or buy Sandpiper Lakeland Fl homes for sale.

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