Want to Increase the Value of Your Home? Think Basement Bathroom and Bedroom!

Want to Increase the Value of Your Home? Think Basement Bathroom and Bedroom!

Let’s assume you have a good basement space that you’re not really using to its full potential. Let’s further assume that you’d like to sell your home when the economy and the housing market improve.

If that’s the case, consider installing a bathroom and/or bedroom in the basement. Obviously, they’re very useful additions, and they add a lot of value to your property in the eyes of potential buyers. It’s a fact that people are actually more inclined to buy homes which have finished basements with a bathroom and/or bedroom in them.

Plus, if you’re a really handy sort, you may be able to do the work yourself and save a lot of money! All you’ll be paying for is the materials and fixtures, and you’ll have the satisfaction of doing the work yourself.

If you’re not the handy sort or lack the time, I’d recommend hiring a professional to install the bathroom in particular. It’ll cost more, of course, but you know the job will be done right. Plus, you can show the paperwork to potential buyers and give them the reassurance that the work was done professionally by a licensed plumber.

In terms of finding a good plumber, first ask around among your friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Word-of-mouth is the best recommendation since these individuals will have had personal experience with the plumbers.

Second, ask for references from the plumbers themselves and check to make sure that they’re actually legally licensed, insured and bonded by your state. You can do this by checking with the appropriate state agency.

Third, ask for a guarantee on the work. A legitimate and professional plumber will be happy to provide you with one since they know great word-of-mouth brings in more business.

Avoid any “plumber” who refuses to give you a guarantee. The last thing you need is sloppy work that ends up putting water into the basement – and the expense of getting the work done all over again the right way.

Want to talk more about the benefits of refinishing your basement? Hey, contact me today at 402.305.4335, and we’ll have a great talk about that subject or any other area of real estate you’d like to discuss!