When contemplating a home addition, keep in mind that certain types of additions are more likely to have a positive impact on the property value.
Of course, if you have no plans to sell your home anytime in the foreseeable future, then it’s fine to plan your home addition to meet whatever needs or vision you may have, as your main priority will be to make the space more enjoyable and functional for your family.
However, if you are thinking about possibly trying to sell the home anytime soon, this—and most other decisions related to upgrades or changes to your home—should be made with a goal of increasing its property value and appeal to buyers.
While the specific needs and demands of buyers will vary somewhat depending on your particular market, there are some features that will likely have general appeal. Adding an extra bedroom or two, especially if your home’s original layout has fewer bedrooms than most local buyers want, can be a huge help. Likewise, creating another additional bathroom will often allow your home to appeal to a greater number of buyers.
Expanding and upgrading your kitchen may be another wise investment, although of course you’ll want to design it with current buyers’ preferences in mind.
One word of caution: be careful not to go so far overboard with your addition that you increase your property values too much, thus pricing your home too far above the local market.
At Republic West, we can create the Phoenix room addition that meets all of your needs.
