(Submitted by Lisa Roberts.)
If you want your house to do well in the current housing market, you need to have amenities that stand out. However, before we discuss the best amenities to pursue, we have to know just what ‘amenities’ actually are. In fact, there are two different types of amenities: property-specific and public. As their name suggests, public amenities are those available to everyone in a particular area and are out of your control. Property-specific amenities are those bound to your house, and you can add or remove as many of them as your budget and building permits allow. To help you get the best price for your property and let you know what to look for in a house, here is a list of amenities that add to your home’s value.
Public amenities
In other words, conveniences, locations, and facilities you want to have near your home.
- Supermarkets. Everyone wants to be able to easily and quickly do their shopping. Having a supermarket in the immediate neighborhood will, therefore, increase the desirability of your property. This is especially true if it is one of the bigger, higher-quality supermarkets since they typically have the best quality-price ratios.
- Restaurants. This is not quite as valuable as having a supermarket nearby, but it can be a great draw, especially if you are looking for property to rent and there is a university near the house. Students often do not have the time to cook for themselves.
- Parks. Especially important for families with children and senior citizens looking for a place to retire. Getting to relax in a nice, big park near your home is an especially attractive possibility during the current pandemic.
- Transportation hubs. A valuable amenity for absolutely everyone, and therefore a sure way to increase the value of your property. It is also an advantageous option to have if you are moving gradually on your own. Although this can be difficult, you can prepare well and DIY your relocation easily. The Internet is your best friend here as you can find many helpful pieces of advice. Also, if you change your mind and decide that help from a moving company is necessary, you can browse through the mastermovingguide.com database and find the crew that best suits your needs and budget, along with some valuable moving tips.
- Educational facilities. Be it schools or universities, they will always be a good draw for families and young couples. In fact, an abundance of such amenities is one of the key factors in making a city appealing for families. It is also an excellent chance to acquire property for rent since college students are fond of places near their colleges.
- Sports centers. Not quite as valuable to have nearby as some of the other entries on our list, but they still add value to your property. Sports centers have become particularly popular due to the pandemic and the need to get back into shape after the months we’ve spent cooped up inside.
- Bodies of water. A lake, river, and seaside have always been a popular draw for property owners. Their continued popularity is also unlikely to wane, so it is a surefire way to add value to your property! Of course, such properties tend to be somewhat expensive, so if you are looking to acquire one, be careful not to go over your budget.
Property-specific amenities
Now that we have covered amenities you can only keep an eye out for and acquire on the date of your purchase, we can discuss some of the things you can use to enhance your house! The number of available properties has actually been rising recently. So, such property-specific amenities can help your home stand out from the competition.
- Basement. A basement is almost universally beneficial. You can use it for storage. You can transform it into a laundry or the core of your central heating system. For wine enthusiasts, you can also transform it into a wine cellar for your precious collection. If you like wine and want to keep it in your house, this is a fantastic option. All in all, it is a sure way to increase the value of your home.
- Hardwood floors. The popularity of hardwood floors is nothing new. They make it a cinch to install underfloor heating in your home. In addition to that, there is just something classy to them that makes hardwood floors appealing.
- Good security system. A lot of people overlook security systems when considering amenities to add to their homes. However, it can be an excellent draw for senior citizens or families who value their safety.
- Large yard. There is a good reason why properties with large yards are always popular and often expensive. There is just so much utility in having space large enough to do whatever you want with it! Your kids can play in it; you can organize barbecue parties, expand your home, or even make an outdoor space for leisure activities.
- Home theater. A good home theater, especially considering the amount of time we are spending indoors nowadays, can increase the price of a property. So, don’t be shy to invest in it! It will be well worth it.
- Luxury bathroom. There are few things as appealing to buyers as a big, luxurious bathroom. On the contrary, if the bathroom in your house looks unkempt and outdated, it might turn away many potential buyers!
- Playground. Every family with children wants one! It is an excellent way to offer the kids something to occupy themselves while the parents work. It is also preferable to a park because it is much easier to keep an eye on them. And, it can be relatively cheap to install!
Final Word
This concludes our list of amenities that add to your home’s value! We hope that you have found it helpful and that you now have a plan in mind for the future of your home. Just remember: If you go overboard with adding property-specific amenities to your home, you could end up spending a lot more money than you can earn! Moderation is the key to success.
