Have you ever walked into a listing that had a room touted as a "Bonus Room" and been mystified as to what kind of bonus this is exactly? It has always struck me as a vague term used to describe a room that defies description.Sort of like the "Tuna Surprise" my mom used to make when she was clearing out the refrigerator. Nobody knew exactly what it was!?
Many houses have had basements, attics & former garages finished to create extra square footage. Often these have awkward shapes or low angled ceilings and have no discernable purpose. Would you rather have your buyers standing there trying to figure out what the room is supposed to be ... or would you like them to see a great family room? ... home office? ... craft room? ... children's play room? ... yoga studio?
A great home stager will talk with the broker to determine who the typical buyers for the area are (target market) and to ascertain what type of room would be most useful and attractive to them. Then with the right furniture, accessories, and expertise in furniture arrangement for those awkward spaces ... voila! What used to be a completely non-descript room is now a valuable feature room of the home and worth more to the buyer.
The photos below are of a finished basement with a post almost smack in the middle of it. The broker felt that a family/TV room and Home Office wouid be the most desirable rooms to potential buyers for this Portland, Oregon neighborhood, so that's what we made. He got TWO rooms where there was only one awkward space before staging.
Home Staging Makes the Difference!
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