From hardwood floors to energy-efficient appliances, certain features in a home have the power to win over potential home buyers. The National Association of Home Builders surveyed nearly 4,000 home buyers, those who have recently purchased a home or plan to purchase a home within the next three years, ranking 175 features based on how essential they are to a home-purchasing decision. Here are some of the top home features buyers must have and the ones they could do without.

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