Will a healthier/safer house be a good value-maker?

Question

I bought a single family home in Greeley in 2017.  Two possible scenarios: renting out the basement only, or renting out the entire home in the next few months.  Will probably sell in a few years.

Besides finishing the basement, we've made the house "healthier/safer" by sealing the crawl space, installing a radon extraction system, escape windows in the basement, and a SimpliSafe alarm.  I am flirting with the idea of buying a whole-house water filter to reduce chlorine and other chemicals.  It lasts for about 4 years or 400,000 gallons and greatly improves water quality. My realtor says she hasn't seen that as a good value-maker. Is it not reasonable that these improvements attract quality tenants and that health-conscious tenants/buyers would consider this a plus and be willing to pay a little extra?  Thoughts?

Matthew Paul · Answer

I dont see anything that you did that would command higher rent .

I just bought a 2/1 , I put in new basement windows , painted the whole house , and landscaped .  I didnt do it to get higher rent , I did it because it was regular maintenance .  These were all visual things ,  stuff that catches your eye .

When I have showings  , I dont show them the crawl space , the water filter , the escape windows , or the alarm .   i show them the nice 2 tone paint the clean house and nice yard . Thats what they are renting