As part of our monthly survey series, we asked appraisers, “What design trend or feature do you think will have the biggest impact on the value of commercial or residential properties in the next 5 years?” The most popular answer we received was “solar” or “solar panels.” Other top answers included home offices, multigenerational living, ADUs, smart home technology, and more. Read the full survey results below to learn what design trends will impact property value in the near future.
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What design trends will have the biggest impact on property value in the next 5 years?
Here’s a recap of the most popular answers we received from our community of real estate appraisers, followed by their comments below. Appraisers tend to agree that the following design trends and features may have the greatest impact on commercial or residential property value in the next few years:
- Solar panels and green features
- Home offices
- Conversion of commercial properties
- Multi-generational living
- Accessibility features
- Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
- Smart home technology
- Smaller spaces
- Multi-family residences
- Outdoor living space
- Barndominiums
- Modern kitchens and baths
Solar panels and other green features
“Solar and energy efficient features. As we move towards more climate awareness, I believe green homes’ value and features will come into the spotlight more.”
“Green features, such as solar panels. The energy crisis and costs have impacted more people, moving them to look for more energy-efficient features. I see more market acceptance for solar panels than in the past.”
“More solar power and energy saving technologies…Solar is the biggest example of saving energy and controlling a monthly bill that seems to be getting out of hand.”
“I think that solar will become more accepted and may even end up required. There is so much…