We could see more people buying homes in the new year. In November, Zillow forecast 4.3 million home sales in 2025, up from 4.1 million in 2023 and the forecast 4 million in 2024. Driving the momentum is expectations that there will be a rise in inventory and lower mortgage rates will come.

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If you plan to sell your home in 2024, it’s important to know what buyers are looking for. We’re not just talking about the size and location of the house, but also about the core functions. What do people look for in a home? And just as importantly, what aren’t people looking for? What features might make interested buyers say “thank you” next?

GOBankingRates spoke with Elizabeth Dodson, co-founder and co-owner of HomeZada, a digital home management platform, to learn about the seven home features 2025 buyers don’t want.

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Extravagant bedrooms

Everyone wants spacious bedrooms with modern amenities, but perhaps paradoxically, they’re not as keen on over-the-top dressing rooms that are outwardly more outrageously luxurious than the rest of the house. They are more interested in quiet places that allow for a restful sleep.

“Bedrooms that are too extravagant can turn off buyers who are more interested in a simple bedroom for sleeping and rest,” Dodson said. “This also includes the equipment with televisions, sound systems and extravagant technology. Now more than ever, bedrooms are designed for sleeping, not entertaining. Keep the bedrooms simple and save money.”

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Home offices that cannot easily be converted into other types of spaces

Thanks to the increase in remote work caused by the pandemic, many of us have established or improved home offices. But buyers don’t want a home with an office that can’t be converted back into an extra bedroom.

“Despite the increase in work from home since COVID, most homebuyers still prefer a bedroom over an office (or at least want the choice),” Dodson said. “Also, don’t add built-in shelving to an office. It limits the next buyer’s ability to convert the room back into a bedroom. When areas of a room are fixed, buyers have a difficult time understanding how their furniture and vision for the space will fit. This forces them to calculate the additional costs of creating the space they really want. A home with built-in shelving could limit your potential buyer pool.”

Personalized kitchens that aren’t particularly practical

The kitchen is the heart of the house and therefore people want kitchens that are extremely practical and that they can build themselves. Personalized kitchens that don’t prioritize comfort and ease of use are a problem for many homebuyers.

“Custom designed kitchens that are nice to look at but aren’t remotely practical for those who actually want to cook,” Dodson said. “Kitchen renovations are expensive because of the need to connect gas, electricity and water to large appliances, cabinets and countertops. Pay attention to how you use your kitchen and what you really need.”

Be discerning when considering add-ons such as an additional sink or built-in appliance. This may seem like a bonus, but often home buyers want something simple that doesn’t require additional maintenance or take up valuable space. You should also be wary of opting for expensive devices that can cause costly headaches for buyers.

Swimming pools

Swimming pools may seem like attractive luxury amenities, especially in warm climates, but they are also expensive to maintain and pose safety risks. Therefore, a swimming pool can land squarely on a homebuyer’s list of “cons.”

“Pools require significant maintenance and can be problematic for the buyer, as well as being a safety issue,” Dodson said. “Families with small children are less likely to look for a house with a pool.”

Super trendy design accents

Keeping up with home design trends may be exciting to you, but in general, home buyers want designs that are more classic so they can make them their own and not worry about them going out of style soon .

“Any overly trendy feature with a short design lifespan can be a hurdle for some buyers,” Dodson said. “With every aggressive design decision, the number of buyers who will ultimately be interested in it decreases. While wallpaper on ceilings is a hot trend right now, we hear a lot of comments from customers who don’t like patterned ceilings. Keeping your home clean with tasteful design will help homebuyers envision their own furniture and design aesthetic.”

Garages being converted into ADUs or other custom spaces

An ADU or home gym can be a benefit to homeowners, but it often doesn’t come at the expense of the garage.

“We have fitness-minded customers who converted a garage into a workout room, which initially sounded like a good move, but they were struggling with their car issue,” Dodson said. “Converting a garage can be a challenge. Adding shelves or other permanent elements can create space issues that prevent you from adding a car back into the equation. For most buyers, a functional garage is a bigger draw than a dedicated space on a property with parking issues or no parking at all. A home without adequate parking can be a red flag for the buyer, especially for a family with multiple vehicles.”

Custom built-ins

Built-in appliances may seem like luxurious features that everyone will love, but if they limit space or appliance configuration options, they could be a difficult proposition for buyers.

“There are limitations to built-in shelving, even appliance shelving,” Dodson said. “One of our customers had a built-in microwave that stopped working. Since the model was no longer manufactured and could not be repaired, they had to dismantle and replace much of their furniture. The same goes for replacement televisions, sound systems and the like.”

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