At Home: Custom spaces add value, enjoyment to Greenville homes
Our concept of “home” has evolved post-Covid to embrace a new style of living.
The constraints of sheltering at home changed the rhythm of daily life; homes became schools, workplaces, gyms, spas, as well as places to entertain family and friends. As a result, there has been an uptick in unique and custom design features that reflect many of these shifts in day-to-day life.
Local real estate professionals say they have noticed this trend and the added value it brings to homes in the luxury market.
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“Several years ago, buyers were more interested in smaller, more efficient and utilitarian homes, but in the aftermath of COVID, buyers have come to increasingly value and pay a premium for homes that create experiences,” says Nick Carlson, Vice President and Broker, Wilson Associates and President of the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS. “Whether that’s entertaining spaces, indoor gyms or basketball courts, high-end features to support their hobbies and interests, or even spa-like outdoor areas, today’s focus is not just on livability but on fine living. Prior to COVID, these types of features would get sellers a return, but in today’s market, an investment in these features will deliver value in spades.”
Seeking out these sought-after amenities is as easy as clearly defining your wants and needs and partnering with the right real estate professional.
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Wilson Associates’ Blair Miller is consistently among the very top producers in the Greenville area MLS.
“As a luxury market specialist, every day I connect the most discerning buyers with the type of beautiful and unique spaces in which they want to live, work, create memories, and entertain,” she says. “As Nick said, Covid reminded us all of the central importance of home as a refuge and gathering place. Buyers want wow and they want it now, making them seek out ready-made perfection rather than waiting to do it themselves, and Greenville can certainly deliver. We have so many hidden gems and gorgeous homes with custom amenities to meet almost any heart’s desire.”
Scroll through the gallery above to see some of Blair's favorite custom features of luxury properties that she and Wilson Associates recently helped clients buy or sell.