Terms like “great place to live” get passed around constantly on the internet when referring to various properties in Nashville. General descriptors that put a positive light on a home are so frequent, they’ve almost lost all meaning for a person on the market. It’s confusing, unethical, and really hurts the relationship between the consumer and the property when vague terminologies are used.
Here in the offices of 730 Blvd West, we pay attention to what other properties are saying about themselves or other places to live. Giving you, the consumer, the most out of a property option means trying to pinpoint specifics, and creating a “Golden Concept” for the person of what to expect when they head towards one of our desks to finalize paperwork and begin their stay with us. It’s true that Nashville is presently in the midst of a really hot market for homes, and that those owning or renting a home have a series of advantages. As we consider ourselves a manager of great places, we want to make sure that any potential resident understands why we have a top pick for their new future home.
In later blogs, we’ll be breaking down the specifics of our properties to show why our new luxury town homes should be on your list of dwellings to check out. This will entail going into deep detail about the elegant brick fronts of the property, why our 30 year architectural shingles are a feature you should be looking for, or what’s so great about our quartz or granite countertops (and what the differences may be in each option. Before we jump into that though, let’s make sure that we’re all on the same page: What are you looking for? What are your expectations in the next great place to live? And how do you express those qualities to someone trying to sell you a home?
Living Room Space
For us, the living room is probably the most important room in a home. For a large number of homes, it’s the first space you or your guests will see upon entering your abode. As we’ve chatted with interior decorators and other personnel who professionally decorate or stage spaces for a living, we’ve found that this should be your “statement room.” This means that the place where you’re going to be lounging, watching movies or catching up with friends or family has to be the most ideal fit for you it can.
When you enter a living room for a housing option, you need to ask yourself the following questions: “Do I see myself spending hours here?” If the answer is “no,” then that means that you might not be a great fit for the space. And further, what are you looking for in the space? Taking our homes as an example, do the 12x17 or 12x20 dimensions of our Family Rooms suit your needs? Does the internal lighting provide enough space for your eyesight? And what about the windows? Do you have a set volume of light that you’re looking for to fill an area? Or are you wanting there to be just an adequate amount of light to, say, protect precious items like art from sun damage? Do you like the look of the windows, or are they out of place (like too low or high) for what your layout would be?
Floors often get overlooked too. Just how maintained is the carpet or flooring of what you’re looking at when you look at a new place? How new is it? Do you see any signs of wear, or any damage? And does the aesthetic of the flooring have an overall “flow” to the rest of the place?
Are there any unique features to the living room itself, such as interesting geometries that give it a fresh look? And where will your belongs - a couch, chairs, coffee table, etc. - fit into the space? Will there be enough room once everything is hypothetically moved in? And will everything really fit the feeling of the place?
Added Value to Living Room
The basics of a living room (i.e. the living room itself) are important, and should be the first item on your mental checklist. But how does that area where you’re probably going to spend most of your time play with the other areas in your housing game plan? For instance, do you need a proper amount of closet space for general storage? Will the layout of the walls interfere with things like hanging artworks, plants, or pose any potential safety issues for specific things that you plan on bringing into the home?
Just how much are you getting for your money with this property? What relationship does the activity launchpad of the living room have in relation to the rest of the space? Like for the 730 Blvd West Homes, is there any interaction between the foyer, the porch, or the bathroom space?
On the subject of safety, let’s talk access for just a moment. How many places of entry are there to the new home? How secure do the barriers of the home itself - or really the design features of the property as a whole - make you feel? Is there a “natural” desire to step outside, look around, and maybe chat with a neighbor or feel the fresh air against your skin? If not, and if you don’t immediately love the sense of security, then just how good of a choice are you making with this home selection?
You need to feel safe wherever you are. Not only do you deserve it for the price of a home, you also have an obligation to both yourself and anyone else staying with you or coming over to visit. This is a must-have, and too many home buyers don’t make it a priority.
