Designing to Sell

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Budget Tip of the Day: Give Rooms a Purpose

When you are designing to sell your home, it’s important to give each room a clear purpose so that potential buyers know exactly what they can use the space for. Maybe your living room currently does double duty as a toy room, or you’re dining space is being used for something else. Maybe a spare bedroom is being used as an office or play space. Decide on one clear function for each room and decorate accordingly. This might mean you have to pack up a few things to put in storage, like toys or other items that are cluttering the space. If you have a spot for a dining table, then put one there. The same goes for bedrooms. Clear out whatever is in a spare room and put a bed in there. Don’t assume that buyers will see the space like you do. You can rent furniture or pick up some inexpensive pieces at a thrift store to clearly define a function for the space. You don’t need anything fancy.  Just give the space a purpose.  It might not be how you would use the space, but it’s well worth giving it up for a short time to increase your chances of selling quickly.

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