Are you a home seller who is trying to figure out what features buyers are looking for in a home? According to the “Third Annual Home Design Drivers Survey” conducted by Avid Ratings, there are numerous design elements that could make the difference between a home being sold right away and one that sits and depreciates. Below a list of design features that Avid organized into categories based on the responses received.

To conduct this year's survey, Avid received in-depth feedback (75 questions per survey) from more than 900 recent new homebuyers. These homebuyers were asked how they would rate the importance of various design features, if they were in the market for a home again. All respondents had moved into their new homes within 3 years and represent potential buyers across the U.S. Below are the top 5 items in each category as rated by this year's survey respondents rated.

Must-Have

• Oversized shower with seating
• Energy-efficient appliances
• Sizable kitchen
• Ceiling fans/blinds
• Home office/study

Desirable

• Master suite soaker tub
• Butler's pantry
• Tankless water heater
• Green flooring
• Stone exterior

Tradable

• Whirlpool tub
• Upstairs laundry
• Finished rec room/basement
• Home theater/media room
• Brick exterior

Removable

• Au pair/mother-in-law suite
• Walk-out basement
• Wine cellar
• Pool
• 4-car garage