I keep seeing granite countertops listed on real-estate listings, home improvement/remodeling project ads, etc. Why is this particular amenity so popular and considered such a plus? What are the alternatives and why are they inferior (at least, inferior enough not to be explicitly mentioned like granite countertops are)?
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Granite countertops are not the best available, nor are they the worst. Granite is, however, currently quite trendy, in the US. When many home shoppers see “granite countertops,” it makes a home seem more appealing and desirable. And there are many other such features that are seen as trendy and desirable, such as “barn-door-style sliding doors” and “farmhouse sinks” and “stainless-steel appliances.” When people see certain features mentioned in a home description, they are more likely to want to see and maybe purchase the house, which leads more people to install and advertise such features, before listing a house for sale. Ultimately, it’s simple salesmanship–giving the people what they want.
If you’re still curious, here’s a good article from Zillow, explaining certain currently desirable home features.
[https://www.zillow.com/research/listing-features-that-sell-23814/](https://www.zillow.com/research/listing-features-that-sell-23814/)
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