Tips on how your garage can add value to your home.
You’ve updated the kitchen, de-cluttered, and maybe even put on an addition in hopes of boosting your home’s resale value. But have you thought about your garage? Whether you actually use it to park your cars or you’ve made it into a painting studio, don’t underestimate the potential of this valuable space.
Here are six tried-and-true ways that you can make your garage work for you to boost the value of your home.
Let Your Garage Be a Garage
While you might love the idea of using some or all of your garage as a workshop or a home gym, this will ultimately detract from your home’s value. Most buyers will find a garage more appealing if they can imagine parking their cars inside it.
Insulate
Prospective buyers in warmer climates are looking for a garage where they can spend time working on projects even on hot days.
Replace the Garage Door
If you don’t already have one, get a garage door which opens automatically instead of manually. Or consider replacing the old heavy garage door with a lighter, aluminum one instead.
Add Sufficient Lighting
Consider investing in the brightest, biggest, most long-lasting lights you can find for your garage space. If this isn’t practical, install adequate, evenly-spaced fluorescent light fixtures throughout. Hire a licensed electrician to update any electrical wiring.
Add More Storage
Installing overhead storage racks is the most effective way to maximize space in your garage. You might also consider adding some workshop cabinets or floating storage. These options add appeal because they make the garage easier to clean.
Give the Floor Some Finish
Covering the garage floor with an epoxy finish can give it a modern, updated look that is appealing to prospective buyers.
Want to know more about how to add value to your home in the Albuquerque area? Contact the professionals at D Realty today.