Since the beginning of the current health climate, there’s one area of the home that has seen a steady increase in buyer interest: the garage. More and more house hunters have set their sights on increased square footage, which includes the garage — whether they plan to use the space for parking cars, exploring hobbies, or hosting semi-open-air gatherings. To make your garage more attractive to buyers, consider the following tips.
1. Move Cars Out
Buyers want to see all the available space a garage has to offer — which means moving out parked cars, boxes, and other big items. This makes it easier for buyers to envision all the possibilities your garage holds. Consider renting a storage facility while your home is on the market where you can keep everything that was previously boxed up in the garage.
2. Clean it Up
There’s no doubt about it; garages get dirty and are often overlooked when it comes to cleaning. But in order for a garage to be an asset rather than a hindrance to your sale, you absolutely must vacuum and dust as you would with any inside room. Clear off work benches, safely get rid of hazardous materials, and inspect walls that are either unfinished concrete or have been stained by pets to decide if a fresh coat of paint is in order.
3. Update the Floor
Replacing old flooring or adding an epoxy coating will instantly upgrade your garage.
4. Mount Storage Solutions
A quick and easy way to convince buyers of a garage’s potential is to mount storage solutions throughout. Show prospective residents how useful the space can be by installing pegboards, hooks, bike mounts, and cheap but sturdy shelving units.
