12% more if there's a doorman

Here's an interesting piece regarding the value of amenities in condo associations. It's a topic not written about as much as you think. I think I see something once a week regarding single-family home amenities and how they add to re-sale value but I rarely hear about condo association stuff.

Not suprisingly, first impression is listed as the key. Lobby, lobby, lobby was one statement regarding the most important association asset. Also, buildings with doormen sold for 12% more on average. Gyms or work-out facilities were popular too. A good quote from the piece was that rooftop decks/gardens are often very nice but they're empty; the gym's are always full! (I'd like to see the facade on my condo building cleaned-up a bit...first impressions are everything!)