Want a home gym? A hobbyist’s paradise? What about a playroom? Often referred to as a “bonus room,” some homes, especially new construction ones, offer a type of flex space suitable for multiple purposes. Not only is a bonus room something for you as a homeowner to enjoy, but also properly utilizing the space can be a huge boon when it comes time to sell. In fact, if you take the time to enhance the appeal of your bonus room, you’ll find buyers clamoring to make your home their own. Here’s just how you can successfully maximize the potential of your bonus room.
- Keep it clean. The first step in selling your house is cleaning it from the inside out. Naturally, the same applies for your bonus room. Remember, it’s important to keep your buyers wide open to the possibilities—and keep in mind that it’s hard to imagine a future in a home that’s dingy and dirty.
- Get a professional’s advice. Still waiting for offers on your home? Certain advice only goes so far. By talking to your Realtor—or even a professional home stager—you can learn how to transform your bonus room that may be sitting stagnant.
- Make improvements. In the South, buyers want homes with hardwood floors and fans. By making on-trend improvements, you can make your bonus room even more appealing. After all, many hobbyists, like painters, would prefer easy-to-clean hardwood floors over carpets.
- Take before and after pictures. If you’re listing your home online or you’re creating print media, make sure to take before and after pictures of your bonus room. That way, buyers can see it in use, and they can also see it both empty and full of potential.
- Add new storage. Buyers always want more storage. Give them exactly what they’re asking for by adding new options, like shelving or drawers. This makeover also has the added benefit of increasing the appeal of your bonus room. Offices, craft rooms, and everything in between will enjoy marked improvements with more space to store supplies.
- Present buyers with a clean slate. Maybe you like crafting, while your potential buyers prefer yoga. If you show them a room filled with paints, fabric, and canvases, they may have trouble visualizing themselves creating a space of their own. Solve that problem by presenting them with a clean slate. With a depersonalized room spread out before them, they can start picturing their own future memories in a tailor-made bonus room.
- Try out virtual staging. To boost the appeal of your bonus room, you should consider virtual staging. With a completely clear or sparse room, you can create a variety of hyper-realistic images depicting the many possibilities that a bonus room offers. By showing potential buyers different versions of your home’s bonus room, they may find an idea that strikes their fancy—and decide to make your house their own.
After you up the appeal of your bonus room, you may see a dramatic increase in buyer interest. Then, you can get your home off the market—and you can make your journey to your next residence.
Hoping to sell your home? Want to improve the appeal of your property on the market? Or are you enticed by the idea of your very own bonus room? Ryan Roberts can help you throughout both the buying and selling processes. Fill out our contact form here to begin. As for learning more tips about the real estate market, check out our blog.