If you’re building a custom home, you’re likely envisioning it as your space for you and your family. After all, that’s the main point in building a custom home! The process of building a custom home means that you get to design a home that fits your unique needs.
However, we’d be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge that the time may come when you might sell your custom-built home. Maybe the kids will move out, and you foresee yourself needing to downsize. Maybe the Dallas-Fort Worth area isn’t your forever home, and there’s a beach with your name on it for your retirement. Maybe you just are open to the possibility of selling your custom home.
If you do foresee yourself selling after completing your custom home build, rest assured that there are a myriad of ways to add value to the property with reselling in mind as you build. Many of these options will also likely increase your enjoyment of your custom home while you reside there. Read on to learn more!
1. Outside Features
The interior of your home is obviously important, but don’t neglect your lawn! There are so many distinct outdoor features you can add to your custom home that will add value to both your enjoyment of the home and your potential resale value. Texas has its summer highs and winter lows, but the reality is that most of the year is beautiful and lovely. Enhance your enjoyment of the great outdoors with one or a few of the following:
- Gazebos & Pagodas
- Grill Space
- Bonfire Areas
- Outdoor Theaters
- Decks & Patios
- & More!
2. Better Quality Materials
The materials you use have a massive impact on the quality of your home and the future potential asking price. Now, you don’t necessarily need to use the most cutting-edge materials when building. However, a few choice upgrades could add a pretty penny to your asking price, should you ever decide to resell your custom home.
Resistant and ecologically friendly materials are another great option in this vein as well. Green and eco-friendly materials will help keep your home insulated and your utility bills down, which is both good for you as a resident and great for a potential buyer as well. If you’re looking to add some value to your home and don’t mind investing a bit more up front, consider higher-value building materials.
3. Pool & Water Features
If you’ve ever spent a summer in North Texas, you know just how hot the summers can be. Water features like fountains and pools are a must-have in 100-degree heat. If you want to attract potential buyers, consider adding a pool or water feature to your backyard. (This is also a great way to just make your summers more enjoyable as well!)
- Pools
- Fountains
- Hot Tubs
- & More!
Water features can also be incorporated very well into the design of your home. If you’re looking for a Roman villa-inspired custom-built home, classical fountains can be a great design element. Feel free to get inspired and incorporate water into your home’s aesthetic for a trendy and valuable upgrade to your property.
4. Convertible Space
The floor plan of your custom home can be confining at times. Adding convertible features that allow you to maximize your home’s space can help to add value. If you’re looking to command a higher asking price at sale, look to add some mixed-use features to your home.
These are great options for a homeowner looking to broaden their home’s functionality and help you increase the asking price if you ever do decide to resell. Consider items such as:
- Trundle Beds
- Sliding Walls
- Pull-Out Couches
- Screened-In Porches
5. Location
Finally, don’t exclude location when determining how to add value to your custom home. A lot in a strong school district or within walking distance to a vibrant downtown will command a higher asking price than one well outside of an urban area. If reselling your custom home is a top priority for you when you look at your future, then consider picking a location that will add the most value to your future asking price if you ever do resell.
We’ve built in some of the Metroplex’s premier neighborhoods over the years and have compiled a list here for your review. Each neighborhood has its own charms and disadvantages, but the list of qualities appended for each should help you get an idea of what sorts of nearby venues add value. Look for quality school districts, dog parks, hiking trails, and proximity to vibrant downtowns for the best results.
Call Maykus Homes
If you’re looking to build a custom home in North Texas, you’ll need a qualified custom home builder in your corner. If that’s you, call Maykus Homes! We’ve helped clients across the Metroplex build their dream homes over the last few decades and would love to help you do the same.
As custom home builders, we understand that your home isn’t just a structure – it’s your dream turned reality. Entrust such an important undertaking to a custom home builder with the expertise and experience needed to do the job properly. Call Maykus Homes today to start building your dream!