There are many aspects of a home that can be updated to help it sell your home for more money. One area that may get overlooked is a garage. Most garages are attached and can be used as extra square footage. If a garage is not updated to the current condition of the house, then it may be a problem for potential buyers. There are a variety of upgrades that can be made in a garage that can help sell a home. Review a few upgrades that should be made before a home is listed on the market.
Lighting
The lack of lighting in a garage is not good when trying to sell a home. Lighting is important to buyers as they want to have good illumination when the garage door is closed. If a garage has few fixtures for lights, then the addition of new lighting will be a good upgrade. The best option to use for lighting will be compact fluorescent bulbs. These use less energy and last longer than standard bulbs. The lights in a garage can also be updated to LED task lighting. This is a new type of lighting that is being used in a home.
Flooring
A garage floor that has oil stains and looks dirty will need to be updated. The best option for flooring is an epoxy paint or stain. Another option is to install rubber tiles or mats around the perimeter. Making a garage look like updated can easily be done by simply cleaning and resurfacing the floor. Paints for use on a garage floor can be found at a local hardware store or a home improvement store.
Storage
Additional storage for a home can be added in a garage. One way to do this is to add cabinets and wall organizers for yard equipment. The addition of a pegboard with hooks for hanging tools can also be a good upgrade in a garage. Another option is to add shelves to any unused wall.
Doors
Garages on the side or front of a home will be facing the road. This means that an old door will kill the curb appeal of a home. Old-looking doors are not beneficial when trying to sell a home. One way to update a garage door is to repaint or replace it. Garage doors made of aluminum will need to be replaced with a new door. A wooden garage door may look much improved with a new coat of paint.
Walls and Ceilings
A garage that is completely updated will typically have a finished ceiling and walls. Finishing a garage is a great selling point as it will be insulated. This is a huge selling point when a home is located in the areas of the country that have cold winters. Another benefit of finishing a garage is that that space will look clean and provides a clean slate for future customizations. A garage that looks unfinished may be seen as a reason for buyers to offer a lower asking price.
