When is a Garage Not Just a Garage? Millennial Home Buyers Look for More.
If you’re considering updating or remodeling your home don’t forget the garage. With minimal time and expense you can update your garage so it will appeal to today’s home buyers.
I don’t often discuss garages in this blog, but the subject has come up several times recently with customers and clients. Garages are more and more in the forefront and especially here in Arizona where Summer temps reach well into triple digits.
Air-conditioned garages in the south, and heated garages in the northern states are not such a luxury anymore. Connected garages with cameras and extra security are becoming more and more common. Arizona homes for sale tout storage space as a big plus due to the lack of basements. And you’ll frequently find larger homes with garage space for 3 or 4 vehicles.
My point? Garages hold a prominent place on the contemporary home buyer’s shopping list.
What Millennial Homebuyers Want in a Garage
Is a garage just a garage? Not anymore!
Millennials are the largest group of home buyers shaking up the housing market right now, according to research by the National Association of REALTORS. Despite the evidence in numbers, when compared with the generations that came before them, millennials remain delayed in purchasing their first home.
One feature of homes millennials are particularly interested in is technology. From smart appliances to easy-access garages, millennials appreciate the latest gadgets.
For those interested in the latest and greatest in garage treatments, read on for a handful of tips.
Access: Millennials use their phones for more than just communicating. They use them to buy coffee, book fitness classes and directly pay friends and family. Access to the garage should be no different, and with the availability of garage door apps, homeowners can control entry to the home through their smartphones.
Security and Safety: More than 70 percent of homeowners use the garage as the main access point to the home, making safety and security a top priority when selecting the right home. Through LiftMaster’s partnership with Nest Cam, homeowners can have an added security element. With Nest Cam, users can also access a video feed of what’s happening in the garage the moment the garage door is activated, allowing for enhanced security and peace-of-mind. Garage door safety is also vital – when viewing a potential home or during home inspection, millennials should ensure the garage door functions securely and safely.
Home Control: A connected garage is an easy way to help make any home a “smart home.” When looking to purchase a home, millennials should examine the capabilities of the garage door opener. Is it Wi-Fi® capable? Is it compatible with technology that controls the lights or thermostat? If not, consider asking the seller to replace the garage door opener with one that is.
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Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite Properties
Residential Sales, Marketing, and Property Management
