What Buyers Seek In Homes For 2020

Beth Dickerson|October 23, 2020
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Regardless of what has unfolded this year regarding the pandemic, home sales are still going strong. As the real estate market has continued to thrive, the things that buyers are looking for have slightly changed. While there are some essentials that buyers wish to have, some are beginning to value other items as a result of pandemic life. Here are some of these desired items so you can upgrade your home if you are looking to sell soon.

Home office space

Even beyond the pandemic the trend to do work from home will more than likely be more andmore common and could even mean remote work for kids on snow days too! With this notion having some designated working space at home is helpful. Try adding desk space to a guest room or in one of your home’s nooks or corners. There are desks of all shapes and sizes where you can get creative.

Outdoor space

With more time spent at home buyers are looking to enhance their square footage. Thisincludes fully utilizing outdoor spaces for enjoyment and extending usage during the shoulder seasons. Take a look at your outdoor space for both aesthetics and function. There are some nice area rugs these days that can help define a gathering space while a low cost outdoor heater can help during shoulder seasons. If space permits the addition of a fire pit could also provide options during the colder months.

Separate spaces

Most everyone loves an open floor plan, but being able to separate areas is still important. Barn doors or room dividers can be quick and easy solutions to give your home’s occupants some privacy.

Home gym

Maintaining your physical health is important so having a place to exercise is key. Guest rooms, sitting rooms or even partially finished basements can be great ideas. However, if your home is tight on space you can even use a portion of a room. Fold up stationary bikes, yoga mats or other workout equipment can be neatly stowed for your home gym. Display to buyers that you have this option and help them visualize how they can use the space.

Guest room

Showcasing your guest room or additional living spaces can be a desired option for buyers these days. With multigenerational households or those looking to fetch some additional rental income from a roommate, this will show them that there is some room for options.

Beth Dickerson

Beth Dickerson

Boston, MA

About The Author

One of Boston’s most reputable real estate brokers, Beth Dickerson has achieved more than $2 billion in sales and thousands of successful real estate transactions over her nearly thirty-year tenure. Beth has received national acclaim from the real estate industry and represents some of the most prestigious residents and properties across Massachusetts. Her enduring record as a top producer comes from the intuitive gift of sensing her clients’ needs. She has built a business that is referral-based at its core—a testament to her relationship-driven approach and penchant for exceeding expectations. It is this nuanced expertise that Beth leverages to guide many of her clients-turned-friends through some of the greatest milestones of their lives.


Beth was the proprietor of her own real estate company before joining the residential division of R. M. Bradley in 1993, where she was a top producer for more than a decade.  In 2003, she founded her own boutique real estate firm, Dickerson Real Estate, before merging with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty in 2007. Today, Beth attributes her success to her comprehensive marketing and advertising strategies, exclusive contact network, and unparalleled insight into neighborhoods like Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End and Waterfront. With an understanding that no two clients are alike, she works with clients in all phases of life—from first-time buyers to luxury developers, seasoned sellers and beyond. Beth offers clients the resources to aggressively market their property locally, nationally and globally, and her attention to detail, drive and enthusiasm are unmatched.


Beth has appeared in prestigious media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, The Boston Globe, and Boston magazine, and was prominently featured as Greater Boston’s real estate expert on WCVB Chronicle in 2020. She has had the honor of serving as President of the Downtown Council of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. For over ten years, she has been a Co-Chair and Committee Member for the Massachusetts General Pediatric Hospital for Children’s Storybook Ball. She serves as a Board Member of the Community Music Center of Boston and a member for the Perkins School for the Blind, Emerald Necklace Park Conservancy, Justine Liff Luncheon, Youth Villages and the Boys & Girls Club of Boston, among dozens of other organizations throughout the Boston area.

A long-time resident of Boston’s Back Bay, Beth was an active member of the community as she raised her two children: she served as treasurer of the Clarendon Street Playground and was an avid supporter of the Hill House Community Center.

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Beth Dickerson is one of Boston’s most successful real estate agents, having listed and sold more than 3,000 properties for more than $2 billion in sales.

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