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Basements & Attics
Unfinished basements and attics are fairly common. In fact, both spaces were originally intended to be left unfinished. As homeowner preferences change, and everyone seeks more space where they can find it, fully finished basements complete with bedrooms and attics finished off for office use are increasingly common.
Get an EstimateThe benefits of finishing basements and attics
Finishing your basement or attic can mean creating a flex space, an entertainment room, or even an in-law suite—but is it worth it to finish your basement right before you sell? In most cases, yes. Many basements and attics were originally left unfinished because, due to building codes, even if finished, the space would not count toward “livable” space, and therefore a listing’s square footage. That said, a finished basement or attic will certainly affect both your home’s appraisal and fair market values.
Basements and attics are often used to host guest bedrooms, office spaces, children’s playrooms, and/or entertainment rooms. As much of the country embraces more flexible work setups, including a lot of opportunities to work from home, finished basements and attics have risen in appeal.
The best way to find out exactly how much finishing your basement or attic will add to your re-sale value is to discuss the project with a licensed real estate agent who can show you the sale prices of comparable homes in your market both with and without finished basements and attics. When it comes to completing the work, your agent can work with Curbio to get the job done quickly so you can get on the market and sell quickly while maximizing your profits from the sale.
Cost of basement and attic improvements
Below you’ll find average price ranges for repairs & touch-ups, refreshes, and remodels for basements and attics. Please keep in mind that prices vary by square footage and location and are all-inclusive.
Basement Refresh
Average: $6,300
A quick refresh is sometimes all that’s needed to create a welcoming basement or attic. From a fresh coat of paint to new carpet or luxury vinyl tile, a refresh will help make a tired basement or attic look like new.
Basement Remodels & Finishes
Average: $15,700
Finishing a basement generally adds a tremendous amount of livable space that can be used for entertainment, guest space, or flex space. With more people working and working out at home, finishing a basement can have a huge ROI for home sellers.
Explore projects featuring basements & attics
From dated and…a little scary to modern and bright, this basement is now ready for movie nights, a play room, or an office. While not all basements add to “livable space,” this basement re-finish made 900 sq ft of this home much more pleasant to use.
From dated and…a little scary to modern and bright, this basement is now ready for movie nights, a play room, or an office. While not all basements add to “livable space,” this basement re-finish made 900 sq ft of this home much more pleasant to use.
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