The first criteria is existing homeowners want at least two car garages, if not more. These days, almost every family has at least two cars, and couples don’t want to keep debating whose car supposed to be in the garage and whose car supposed to be sitting outside. Especially in areas of the country that have inclement weather during certain parts of the year, being able to walk to one’s car without getting all wet or cold is definitely a bonus.

The second criteria is not just having two car garages, but having them be extra large. You don’t find as many people who are looking to have to buy a shed if they don’t need to. Having a two-car garage that is a little wider than the norm allows for things such as riding mowers, snow blowers, motorcycles, as well as a lot of other things to be stored inside. This removes some of the worries of having things stolen since it is usually harder to get into a garage.

The third criteria that they’re looking for is for the garage to look like it can be functional. Homebuyers are hoping to find garages without big oil stains on the ground. They’re also looking for shelving or cabinets to store things in. Having good lighting so that, if necessary, projects can be done in the garage is also important.

The fourth criteria is for garages to have automatic openers. Nobody wants to have to get out of their car to open their garages anymore. There’s really no reason not to have garage openers these days because they’re rather inexpensive and easy to install.

The fifth criteria is a byproduct of the fourth, that being the one garage doors that are too heavy to lift. If the power goes out, then people actually have to lift the garage doors, but the old heavy wooden garage doors are on the outs, and more people are hoping that present homeowners have lighter aluminum garage doors that protect against the elements as well as the old wooden ones did. Not only that, but the aluminum garage doors seem to be more resilient over time, and no one has to worry about painting them every couple years to keep them looking fresh.

For people looking to buy homes these days, the garage isn’t just a throwaway accessory anymore. It’s in the best interest of anyone looking to sell their home to try to make their garage a focal point for those buyers.