{"id":4710,"date":"2025-02-25T06:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T13:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=4710"},"modified":"2025-06-27T16:37:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T22:37:28","slug":"why-buyers-are-moving-away-from-resale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/why-buyers-are-moving-away-from-resale\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Buyers Are Moving Away From Resale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New home vs. resale. It\u2019s a common comparison among house hunters. After all, it\u2019s always wise to do a little research before making an important life decision.<\/p>\n<p>Although resales still appeal to some prospective buyers, certain concerns, like safety codes and energy efficiency, have many others opting for a brand-new home. Following are some additional reasons why some buyers may be moving away from resale:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dingy\/dirty living spaces.<\/strong> Most people can\u2019t imagine renting\u2014much less buying\u2014a home that\u2019s lost its luster, and who can blame them? A new home should be airy, fresh and\u2014above all else\u2014clean. Older resale homes may have smaller living spaces and lower ceilings, which can seem dark and drab compared to today\u2019s open, inviting floor plans. And even if the previous owners give the home a thorough scrubbing before turning over the keys, wear and tear and signs of aging (e.g., stained carpet, grimy grout) will likely be evident.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dated rooms.<\/strong> Homes typically reflect the architecture and style of the year in which they were built. And although smaller rooms, avocado green kitchen appliances and popcorn ceilings were all the rage in decades past, many of today\u2019s homebuyers are drawn to open layouts, neutral shades and modern fixtures and finishes. Sure, tired kitchens and bathrooms and miniscule master closets can be renovated\u2014but doing so may be costly, time consuming and inconvenient.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Old-fashioned fixtures\/finishes.<\/strong> Another potential drawback of buying a resale home is inheriting outdated or unusual d\u00e9cor (e.g., busy wallpaper, ornate chandeliers) that can be difficult and\/or expensive to replace. And even if there are beautiful hardwoods buried beneath the circa-1978 carpeting, refinishing them may also prove costly. With a brand-new home, buyers can choose from a wide assortment of modern finishes and fixtures, and they won\u2019t have to spend time and energy retrofitting their space to match their taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Odors.<\/strong> Off-putting odors don\u2019t typically top homebuyers\u2019 wish lists, and certain scents\u2014like stale cigarette smoke and pet urine\u2014are hard to mask, even with a fresh coat of paint. Many buyers are choosing to save themselves the (literal) headache of inheriting someone else\u2019s stinky spaces in favor of that fresh, brand-new home smell.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooms converted into other rooms.<\/strong> Just because the previous owners thought it was a brilliant idea to transform the garage into a guest room doesn\u2019t mean all buyers are on board with the decision. Garages-turned-guest rooms, bedrooms-turned-closets\u2026these \u201cimprovements\u201d may not be easily or economically reversed. With a brand-new home, buyers can select the floor plan and options that work best for them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unwanted \u201cextras.\u201d<\/strong> Even a seemingly ideal resale home can include features, such as swimming pools or hot tubs, which may be deal breakers for buyers who are worried about safety, increased insurance premiums and pricey water bills. Choosing a new home over a resale is a great way for buyers to ensure they\u2019re not getting features they don\u2019t want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about how a new home compares to a resale, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/new-home-or-resale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New home or resale? <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/new-home-vs-resale-home-maintenance-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New home vs. resale home: Maintenance edition<\/a>. <em>Keep following our blog for timely tips and new home resources!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New home vs. resale. It\u2019s a common comparison among house hunters. After all, it\u2019s always wise to do a little research before making an important life decision. Although resales still appeal to some prospective buyers, certain concerns, like safety codes and energy efficiency, have many others opting for a brand-new home. 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