While comfort should be prioritized, extra amenities like gym equipment isn’t necessary.

i think it's because of the tremendous rise in home equity in the past 5 years.i used a HELOC to (1) help with a down payment on a short term loan, that I then paid back in full when I refinanced; and (2) to consolidate some higher interest debt, which I am now paying back by making extra payments against the principal since HELOCs are generally interest only for the first 5-10 years. 

And you wont have enough equity to refi out any extra (you need 20% equity before you can start pulling out funds). 

Most developers would just utilize the extra yard space for outdoor storage.

@Nate Shields - I heard the same origin story regarding the Featured Agent program from the sales folks that disappeared. 

They just buy not caring about anything extra.

They do hundreds of transactions a month and can guide you better than most attorneys when it comes to title issues.They use a complicated form that creates extra work and confusion with no benefit to the buyer or the seller. 

After that, get out and meet some folks at the local meetups.

Sometimes I received phone calls from curious folks who wanted to get a quote on their note but were not serious about selling.

or not worth the extra money?