In today’s competitive real estate market, smart buyers and sellers are thinking ahead—and one feature that’s gaining traction in modern homes is the residential lift. Once considered a luxury reserved for mansions, home lifts are now becoming more affordable, stylish and practical for a wide range of properties. Whether you're buying a new home or preparing to sell, here’s why investing in a home lift is a wise move.
Benefits for Buyers
• Increased Search Options
Individuals with mobility challenges are no longer confined to only considering single-story homes. This empowers them to prioritize what truly matters such as location, architectural style and desired amenities.
• Enhanced Accessibility
A home lift offers freedom and convenience. It also makes daily life easier for families caring for elderly parents or those recovering from injury or surgery.
• Luxury Meets Practicality
Modern home lifts are sleek, quiet and beautifully designed. They enhance your home’s style while providing everyday functionality—a rare combination of form and function.
• Future-Proofing Your Home
Many buyers are thinking long-term. A home lift makes your space more livable as you age, ensuring that stairs never become a limitation. It’s a smart choice for anyone planning to age in place.
Advantages for Sellers
• Boosted Property Value
Adding a lift can increase the value of a home and broaden its market appeal. A home lift can position your property as high-end, allowing for a higher asking price and faster sale.
• Make Your Listing Stand Out
A home with a lift instantly stands out in online listings and open houses. It’s a unique feature that can make all the difference in a crowded market.
• Appeal to a Wider Audience
Older buyers, individuals with physical limitations and families looking for long term homes are more likely to be drawn to properties with built-in accessibility.
• Stay Ahead of the Trend
With a growing focus on aging in place and multi-generational living, home lifts are becoming more of a standard than a novelty. Sellers who invest in this feature show that their home is modern, forward-thinking and thoughtfully designed.
Investing in a home lift is no longer just about luxury—it’s about smart living. In an age where convenience, accessibility and forward-thinking design are driving home trends, more people are choosing this option. If you’re a buyer planning for the future or a seller looking to make your property more attractive and valuable, a home lift could be the key to standing out and staying ahead. Whether you're purchasing your forever home or preparing to list a property, this vertical solution is quickly becoming a game-changer in real estate.
Introducing Stiltz Home Lifts
These innovative lifts are the safest, most convenient and most versatile way of getting from floor to floor when stairs have become a challenge. Models include options for a single rider, up to three riders and one that accommodates a wheelchair and two companions.
These compact home lifts require minimal space and can be installed nearly anywhere with a simple ceiling cut-out on the first floor. There are no supporting walls required and installation can take as little as three days. Due to their unique electronic drive system, there are no hydraulics and no mess. These lifts are quiet and energy efficient, powered by a simple 110-volt wall outlet.
Stiltz home lifts are known as the invisible elevator as they blend into any home discreetly. Safety features include a battery back-up in the event of a power outage, sensors to stop the lift if something is in the way and a phone in case of an emergency. Stiltz also offers a handy remote control which acts as an extra pair of hands to move laundry, suitcases, vacuum cleaners and even the family pet.
Home lifts make great financial sense. Homeowners are wise to investigate their ability to recoup the cost of a home lift. According to real estate researchers and home renovation experts, a home lift can add 10% to the home’s value. If you have disability status, you can write off a considerable amount on your taxes as the lift is a home medical necessity. Talk to your tax advisor about this cost recovery method.
Personal Note
My father has had a severe case of rheumatoid arthritis for more than 35 years which has rendered him disabled. Two years ago, he suffered a back injury that made it impossible for him to use stairs. This event left him living in his ground-floor den for months. Even though his home is large, his world became very small, very quickly.
After investigating all his options, the Stiltz home lift stood out as the best solution. Today he moves throughout his home freely and safely. His experience is the main reason I choose to represent this company. He’s so enthusiastic about this life-changing lift that he encourages me to do my live demonstrations in his Ventura Keys home.
If you’re interested in adding a lift to your property or curious about your options, reach out to me—John Power, Stiltz Regional Sales Manager at 805-616-7168 or [email protected] to take the first step toward smarter home living.
