The following are the characteristics that most influenced home buying decisions:
Living space and number of rooms – 65%
Energy Efficient Features – 39%
Better insulated and sealed home – 35%
Location to work, shopping, etc. – 33%
Ease of Maintenance – 31%
Top quality of appliances and fixtures – 25%
High quality Cabinets, floors, etc. – 24%
Custom design – 17%
Community amenities – 13%
More technology – 13%
This was the percent of respondents ranking that particular characteristic in the top 3 answers
source: NAHB Survey- What Home Buyers Really Want. 2012