The home office. It’s a place of intentional work, pay bills, or just sit and manage your home life. Maybe you work from home so it’s literally your office. Many sellers are creating a home office setting when staging and listing their home but is it necessary? Do buyers really expect homes to have an office?

In today’s odd climate the home office is definitely a perk. More and more people are working from home and it just makes sense but are there other uses to that spare room that people are looking for?

 

 Home Theater.

This might sound extreme but in many markets around California, this type of room is becoming very popular. The dedicated space with surround sound, high-quality TV and visual dynamics are making a comeback in many homes.

 Family Rooms.

It all depends on how much space you have and if it’s a closed off room or open area. Many new homes have a landing at the top of the stairs that can be turned into a large play room or family room instead of an office space, which feels awkward when you have to walk through it to get to the bedrooms.

 Creative Space.

This could be an arts and crafts room or a space that one could get messy in. The floor may be tile or other material that’s easy to clean.

 Library.

If you have plenty of books, try dressing up a space room into a quaint library. Large bookshelves can even serve as dividers to section off the room into a sitting area and library. Create an inviting space by using comfy chairs or couches, blankets and good lighting.

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 Guest Rooms.

The guest room doesn’t have to just be a bed. Create a neutral bedroom that could suffice for anyone for the nights. A neat nightstand, lamp, good book, vase of flowers, dresser, neutral decor and fluffy linens all invite guests to make the space their own for the night.

But again, with more people working from home, a home office may be among the top perks, however, having more space for enjoying the home in differnt ways are also very appealing.

There are lots of different things you can do to a room beside the typical office. If you’re selling in the Tri-Valley area, give me a call! Let’s talk about what buyers are looking for and how you can appeal to all buyers out there.