With the changing times, home-based offices have become the most current trend, especially with people switching to homeschooling and home-based jobs. So, instead of viewing the bedrooms or kitchen, buyers want to see the home office first.
Whether you are already in the real estate business or are thinking of selling your home soon, consider updating the space with a fully functional home office. This, in turn, will greatly increase your home's appraisal value. Further, it's advisable to take before and after pictures in order to monitor any improvements and estimate your home's increase in value.
To define your office, ensure that you consider your audience before anything else. Additionally, the office should just be set up as an office, nothing else. For instance, having workout equipment by the side might make it difficult for your clients to see themselves working or studying in that space.
Read on for more tips from Chaparral Contracting on how to stage and decorate your home office:
Define your home office.
The first thing is to declutter and eliminate unwanted stuff in space. Place what's necessary where it's easily accessible. For instance, the computer should be in the middle of the desk. Consequently, this leaves room on both sides of the desk for:
⦁ pins
⦁ a cup of pens and pencils
⦁ a notepad
⦁ phones
⦁ other electronics
Try and keep everything simple by leaving plenty of room in between the equipment. Also, make sure you have everything around the office to avoid movement during schedules. For example, you can have a multifunctional USB for every outlet required.
Ensure that there’s plenty of light.
There must be plenty of light in a home-based office, to achieve this, the office should be situated close to a wide window. This gives access to lots of natural light, which will reduce the amount of eye strain and headaches. Consequently, position the computer away from the window so that there will still be access to light and zero glare from the window. Lastly, add a lamp on the table for when needed.
Plenty of light will also come in handy for your virtual staging. Furthermore, it will give the space a vibrant look and ensure that your buyers can see every detail of the area without straining.
Create a safe environment.
This might be the first time your clients are looking for a house with a home-based office. They definitely want to feel as safe and as comfortable as possible. Most of them have kids that want to be homeschooled, partners working from home, or pets that need to feel safe at all times. Therefore, adding UV lights to the office's HVAC system is an excellent way to guarantee the safety of your buyer and their family.
Additionally, ensure that you have open windows for fresh air and a whole lot of masks in case needed. Clean the space and have hand sanitizers available at all times.
Also, ensure that you mention flexible methods of payment to minimize contact, such as invoicing and payment software. You must maintain a safe environment throughout the process.
Accessorize
Accessories and pieces of décor go a long way when impressing a buyer. Hang a couple of paintings on the wall, bring in curtains with warm colors and a few plants. These decors make the buyers feel at home and view it as a place they can share with their loved ones.
If this is a personal space you are looking to sell, ensure to depersonalize by taking down family pictures and treasures. Additionally, paint it a neutral color instead of your favorite color.
For the help you need to create a home office you and your business will thrive in, see what Chaparral Contracting offers.
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