“Greenhouses and ‘grow rooms’ are popular with buyers who want to grow their own vegetables and herbs.”—Gary DePersia, Corcoran Group Real Estate
“Wine cellars—and even tasting rooms—are increasingly in demand.” —Gioia DiPaolo, Douglas Elliman Real Estate
“Swimming pools are a must at almost every level of the market, and the demand for saltwater pools with auto-remote solar covers has increased dramatically.” —Linda Perillo, Saunders & Associates
“Outdoor fireplaces are in high demand—especially those that are built into spacious three-season porches.”—Ann Ciardullo, Sotheby’s International Realty
“Lots of people desire an elevator for later years, when they may not want to—or simply can’t—go up and down the stairs all the time.”—Gary DePersia
“A Nest or similar smart system that allows you to monitor your home remotely is de rigueur.”—Alex Cohen, Core
“I recently encountered my first dog-washing station. If you think about it, how could you live without one?”—Frank Newbold, Sotheby’s
“Savvy developers are designing ‘open concept’ bathroom spaces with step-in wall-less showers. This floor plan is becoming a new Hamptons mainstay.”—Sam Kelly, Bespoke Real Estate
“Now they come with everything from bars to kitchens to putting greens.”—Gary DePersia
“Our customers often use their iPhone compass when they tour properties. They’re looking for southwest-facing yards, kitchens that get morning sun, and dining rooms with sunset views.”—Peter Huffine, Corcoran
“In luxury homes, people want a lower level with at least 10-foot-tall ceilings, exercise and media rooms, a wine cellar, and additional bedrooms with egress windows.”—Linda Perillo
“Hot tubs are no longer in at all. Hot tubs, well, you have to remove them.”—Enzo Morabito, Douglas Elliman
“Spiral staircases are out. They’re a hallmark of an older house.”—Gary DePersia
“Rather than having a court at home, many tennis players would prefer to join a tennis club and play with people at their skill level, with professional instructors nearby.”—Frank Newbold
