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How important is a garage to homebuyers?
Posted on 8/22/20 at 7:10 pm
Posted on 8/22/20 at 7:10 pm
This is a follow-up to a previous post of mine regarding the practicality (or not) of "cutting an existing double garage in half" in order to create more space in the back yard. It appears this move wouldn't be practical. Thus, since we want more space for a pool, we're considering simply demolishing the garage altogether. In weighing the pros and cons of doing so, I'm wondering what the absence of a garage would do to re-sale value of the house (I'm not asking about the impact of a pool - I've read those threads). Does anyone have an opinion regarding whether the absence of a garage would severely hurt re-sale value? The house still would have a covered driveway along the side of the house and a circular drive in front.
Thank you.
Thank you.
This post was edited on 8/22/20 at 7:12 pm
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Posted on 8/22/20 at 7:35 pm to Zachary
Personally I want a garage for vehicles
Posted on 8/22/20 at 7:43 pm to Zachary
No garage would definitely be a deal breaker for me.
Posted on 8/22/20 at 8:19 pm to Bonnie Blue
Garage/Covered parking is very important unless it’s a much older house where that style was uncommon.
Open garage area like what was suggested in the other thread would not negatively impact resale value.
Open garage area like what was suggested in the other thread would not negatively impact resale value.
Posted on 8/22/20 at 8:39 pm to Zachary
Deal killer for me.
Posted on 8/22/20 at 9:28 pm to Zachary
My garage is my gym, so its a must have for me.
Posted on 8/22/20 at 9:41 pm to Zachary
Personally I wouldn't even consider a home without one, but everyone's tastes differ
Posted on 8/22/20 at 9:57 pm to Zachary
quote:
How important is a garage to homebuyers?
Very.
No garage is a deal breaker for me.
I get annoyed with online listings that do not show the garage and/or utility areas.
Posted on 8/22/20 at 10:12 pm to Zachary
quote:
How important is a garage to homebuyers?
To non-soy men? Very important. Maybe all you need is a she-shed but the rest of us have tools and vehicles.
Posted on 8/22/20 at 10:50 pm to Zachary
Wouldn’t buy a house without one
Posted on 8/22/20 at 11:31 pm to Hamma1122
Thanks, All. I think I'm getting the message.
Posted on 8/23/20 at 12:11 am to Zachary
I would rather have a garage than a pool.
Posted on 8/23/20 at 6:20 am to Zappas Stache
quote:Wouldn't own a house with a pool and no garage, unless it had a full basement. Because the pool would get filled... if it's the only space for a garage. Where'd you put the pool supplies, dog food, and emergency generator*?
I would rather have a garage than a pool.
So, yeah. . . it'd impact the sale price in a big way!
eta" * lawn mower, blower, tools, old paint, car products, antifreeze, and gas for everything.
This post was edited on 8/23/20 at 6:24 am
Posted on 8/23/20 at 6:41 am to awestruck
Home being built right now...double car carport with extended patio. Paying more for a single car garage next to that for both storage and tools (mower). Must have or else would need to eventually purchase ugly, contrasting shed.
Posted on 8/23/20 at 7:17 am to Zachary
Garage for vehicles and a shop for tools / lawn equipment/ woodworking / boat.
This post was edited on 8/23/20 at 7:19 am
Posted on 8/23/20 at 8:18 am to awestruck
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Where'd you put the pool supplies, dog food, and emergency generator*?
You put those in a shed, not a garage.
Posted on 8/23/20 at 8:52 am to mctiger1985
quote:Me thinks your confusing a carport with a garage.
You put those in a shed, not a garage.
Posted on 8/23/20 at 9:00 am to awestruck
I didn’t want a garage when we built. I wanted a carport that would open to my outdoor space for overflow for get togethers. But I also built a 36x24 shop to keep all tool and mowers and such.
Posted on 8/23/20 at 10:01 am to Zachary
We lived in apartments and parked in the open. When we started looking for a house, we had a list of musts. First on it was garage/covered parking. Wouldn't even consider any home without.
Posted on 8/23/20 at 10:16 am to Zachary
I wouldn't buy a house without a garage.
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