When planning a basement development or renovation, future re-sale must always play a part in many decisions. This includes floor plan layout (Bedrooms, family rooms, etc...), continuity of materials from main floor, and overall style and feel of the basement. You have to take into account the tastes of the general public, but you still want to balance that out with some personal touches.

With Today's active housing market, it is very difficult to put exact figures of the value a basement development will add to your home. A professionally developed basement will expand the potential market for your home, while a poorly developed basement may actually shrink this market. Consumers toady are looking to move right into a home that requires very little work.