Understanding Floor Plans and Traffic Flow When House Hunting

Understanding Floor Plans and Traffic Flow When House Hunting, by Des Moines Real Estate Experts RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts

A well designed floor plan can sell a house according to recent trends in the Des Moines area.  Buyers have a lot of options in todays market, and want to get the most for their money.  A perceptive buyer will scrutinize each potential house for items such as traffic patterns and overall flow of the floor design.  He or she will imagine living in the house as they walk through and make note of how well the floor plan fits their personal lifestyle.

Buyers take notice of a home’s functionality from the moment they arrive at each property.  Imagine walking into the home.  How will you enter?  Will you enter the house through the front door, side door, or perhaps the garage?  What are your current habits upon entry?  If you are accustomed to placing your keys, purse, briefcase, or shoes down as soon as you enter the home, is there a place for this ritual in this house? 

A tip to buyers is to imagine bringing packages or groceries into the home.  Notice where you would park and what is the distance to the kitchen.  Are there steps?  Is there enough counter space to place the packages down near the cabinets and refrigerator? 

There are no right or wrong answers.  Floor plans and traffic patterns differ because homeowners differ.  Find a floor plan that fits with your lifestyle.

Buyers with children may want to pay special attention to the layout of the bedrooms, hallways, closets, and bathrooms.  Noise can be a big issue with growing families.  A floor plan that places hallways, linen closets, and bathrooms between bedrooms creates a great noise buffer zone.

Finally, take note of where the living room fits into the floor plan.  Are there rooms on either side, or is it at the end of the house?  The answer can make the difference between the living room becoming an active pass-through, or a a quiet relaxing retreat. 

A great floor plan has a traffic pattern and flow that meets the needs and lifestyle of the homeowner.

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