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Realtor.com Report Finds 2025 Buyers Favor Efficient, Nature-Integrated, Tech-Ready Homes

Listing language signals a move from showy amenities to features that cut resource use, boosting reliability.

Overview

  • WaterSense fixtures posted the fastest rise in listing mentions, up 289.6% year over year, with a median list price around $628,000 for homes highlighting them.
  • Biophilic and indoor–outdoor design climbed 163%, and homes featuring these elements carried a median list price near $859,000.
  • Outdoor low-voltage lighting increased 91%, reflecting interest in solutions that balance sustainability, function and visual appeal.
  • Tech features such as built-in coffee systems, smart lighting scenes and hardwired Ethernet/Cat6 ranked among the fastest risers, with the report noting connectivity and automation now rival square footage in importance.
  • Traditional luxury signals are fading, with mentions of formal dining built-ins down 25.3%, infinity-edge pools down 24.7% and three-car garages down 19.1%, while home office and Zoom room references rose 56.5%.