Most cost effective upgrades when building
When you're building a home there are several different ways you can cut your costs. Even if you're building your dream home you should still look for ways to save money but not have to compromise too much. So what are the most cost effective upgrades when building a home? It's difficult to say, however we'll try. Here are some cost effective upgrades for the home your building.
Air conditioning
Depending on where you are building will depend on whether or not the air conditioner is included in the price of building. If you're building within a community and there are a few basic blue prints for the homes in the area, air conditioning if most likely an added upgrades. So is it worth it to put it in? Well, if you want to turn around and sell the home it can definitely increase the value of your home. Potential buyers love a home that stays cool in the hot summer weather. However, if you're planning on living in it and can weather the hot days you may want to wait a while and spend the extra cash on something else.
Extra bathrooms
Many of the basic home plans will include a bathroom upstairs where most of the bedrooms are, but will not include a bathroom on the main floor. It is considered an upgrade to add on and will definitely be worth the money spent. Not only is it more convenient to have a bathroom on the main floor, but it also adds value to your home. Potential buyers love seeing a bathroom or ½ bath on the main floor for guests to use.
Elevation
What's the elevation? We're not talking about the altitude or height of the home; we're talking about the appearance of the outside of the home. Again, if you're building in a community where there are a few different floor plans, you will generally have your pick of three or four different elevations. One of those will be a basic elevation with no extra charge; the others are considered and upgrade. For example, there may be different rooflines and curves that make the home look different. Choosing a different elevation other than the basic one will usually add value to your home and give it curb appeal. It may also help to make your house more noticeable to potential buyers. Look at the homes around the one you are building to see what kind of elevation they used. Try to make yours different.
A finished basement
Most times you build a home the basement is not included with the price of the build. To have it completely finished when building it considered an upgrade and well worth your time and money. It's much easier to sell a home that has a finished basement than not. A finished basement can sometimes double the square footage of the home which is what buyers are looking or these days. So it adds space and is cost effective because it will definitely increase the value of your home. A finished basement might be the difference between your home and the one down the street.
So there you have it, some of the most cost effective upgrades when building. Take a look at your lifestyle needs and wants to help determine what your most cost effective upgrades might be. You may find that the above are on your list, and you may not.
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