So often we hear about the new trends in home efficiency and design. But, we never hear about the garage. Many homeowners tend to neglect this space and take it off their to-do list completely. For those in the market to sell their home, there are some garage trends that you should get familiar with. It's what buyer's are looking for these days.
Garages are finally making a comeback. At one time, many homeowners converted their garage space into an office, studio, bedroom, great room or home gym. Now, homebuyers are looking for true garage space.
Many people believe that the garage is for car storage and, in today's market, most buyers have 3 or more cars per family. So now, new homebuilders are making garages bigger. They are making them big enough to accommodate more cars and bigger cars.
For those who don't have the option of bigger garages to fit all your cars, there is still hope with new trends. One of the most popular new trends is an auto elevator. They are inexpensive; less than a used car, and are very helpful when you live in a community that doesn't allow parking on the streets. The auto elevator works like this: When you get out of the car, simply push a button and the car rises, leaving room for another car to park beneath it. If that sounds too grand for you, there are other ways to make the space more appealing to buyers.
~ Finish it. This means finish all the walls, floors, and ceiling. It will give the room a fresher, cleaner look.
~ Redecorate. Paint can and will go a long way in redecoration. Also, don't forget the flooring. You can stain the concrete, paint it, add sealed polypropylene tiling and more. This makes the room look like an extension of the home instead of a separate space.
~ Get organized. There are several organizational systems that are available which include closets, workbenches, cabinets, wall hooks, shelves and more. A few simple changes in the garage will look much better to buyers. It may even help you sell your home easier.
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