10 Key Factors to Choose a Home with Great Resale Value

Published on: 13 Jun 2025

Buying a dream home is a beautiful journey. You are determined, curious, ambitious, happy, excited, and nervous. All at the same time.

There is a checklist of things you want to get right, from your home loan to your budget to the design and vibe of the house. Most of us even start planning the housewarming party right after finalizing a property mentally!

While all of the points in your checklist may make perfect sense for now, it is just as important to ask some critical questions before buying a residential property. For example, what would be the resale value of this home after, say, 10 - 20 years? Or will this property be easy to sell whenever I want to? Or would its locality be capable of maintaining its current standards & offerings?

“But I haven’t even bought the house yet!”

We know; we get it.

But since you’ve not yet locked the property, it is the best time to get a practical look at the house from its future resale point of view. And choose a home that doesn't just offer great investment potential right now but also packs in lucrative real estate benefits & financial security in the future.

How to do that, let's explore.

Factors to Tick Off When Choosing a Home With Resale Value For Investment

1. Location

Is the property you’re planning to buy located in a busy, always buzzing area? Or is it based on a quieter street? How is the local infrastructure in & around this location? What is the current value of other homes in the locality? These are some of the first questions you need to find answers to.

The quieter locality tends to have more resale value than the abuzz areas. Similarly, locations with high-quality infrastructure attract more buyers, regardless of the real estate market conditions. Also, don’t forget to ensure that the home gets sufficient natural light since such properties find immediate takers.

2. The size of the home

While larger luxury homes have their own benefits, they may not be an ideal choice if the purpose of your property investment is its resale value. The reason is the pricing of bigger homes depends on market conditions and demands. Moreover, its bracket of potential buyers is also smaller because of the higher rates. That, put together, not only fluctuates but also lowers the home's resale value.

On the contrary, investing in small to mid-sized homes turns out to be a profitable decision. Such houses find more potential takers and enjoy greater popularity in the market no matter the season.

3. Property’s layout

Whether you are going for an apartment or a bungalow, it must have a well-thought-out floor plan - from strategic space optimization in the living room & bedrooms to an efficiently designed kitchen to ample bath space and well-placed balconies. No one wants to buy a property that seems ill-designed, devoid of sunlight, and chaotic, after all. A good layout lends a structure and a sense of peace to the house. That majorly influences the buying decision and its future resale value.

4. Construction quality

Before giving a final go-ahead to your real estate broker for the house, ensure that the property ranks high in terms of construction quality.

Check if the building has a solid infrastructure with all the necessary safety measures in place for unforeseen events, such as earthquakes and fire. A strengthened infrastructure always offers more resale value.

5. Home’s current condition

Before finalizing a house, make multiple visits to evaluate its current condition. Are there any leakages? How strong are the walls, flooring, and ceilings? The windows and doors should be in the best condition, along with the electrical system.

Does it need minor repairs or major remodelling? Answers to these questions will help you determine the present as well as the future value of the house. The better the condition of a property, the higher its resale value.

6. The age of the property

How old is the home you’re about to buy significantly affects its present market price and future value. Considering the usual notion, properties that are 20 or over garner less interest due to the high potential of increased maintenance costs and safety concerns. At the same time, a well-maintained antique house will have both - its inherent charm and resale value.

Brand-new homes, on the other hand, offer better incentives, amenities, safety, and lifespan when it comes to investing in a property. However, unless all the units of a newly constructed housing complex are sold, you cannot expect an impressive resale value.

The middle path, hence, is to opt for a home in the age range of 5-10 years if you are okay with a gently used property.

7. Market conditions

Since the real estate market keeps fluctuating all the time, it is impossible to make accurate value predictions a few years down the line. That’s when talking to the local real estate experts may make things simpler.

Reach out to these professionals to ascertain the present market value of the location of your chosen property and its future scope of growth. Find out if it is a buyer’s or seller’s market. The former often gets you a cheaper deal, and it is easy to make profits out of its resale. The latter is a bit more expensive & risky. And it may take some years to attain a boost in its value.

8. Upgrades & renovations

One of the ways to boost the home’s resale value significantly is by taking up timely and right upgrades.

For instance, remodeling the kitchen, changing the flooring, fully renovating the bathroom, or painting the home in neutral colors. Such overhauls not only enhance the home’s appeal aesthetically but also add value to its price.

9. Neighborhood & connectivity

Investing in a luxurious 3 BHK apartment will go in vain if the area is not well-connected to the basic critical facilities, such as access to public transport, parks, schools, markets, and clinics.

It is also crucial to check if your neighborhood has some nice-to-have offerings like fitness centers, gardens, shopping complexes, theaters, and restaurants. Such things act as a great incentive for homebuyers and up the property’s resale value.

10. Price

Before giving a final nod to a property, always remember to check its current and historical value. Going through the past data will help you analyze whether the value of the house has been on the rise over the years. It will also help you forecast its future resale value accurately.

The factors we explored here are some of the most vital aspects of choosing a home for investment, considering the resale value. Your personal requirements and preferences would be the added determinants, of course.

At the end of the day, it is about turning a house into a home the way you want to without ignoring the practical sight of the whole home-buying process.

For more such insightful journeys into buying the right property, keep reading the EstateMint Blog.