Ten years ago, the number of bedrooms was important but not a deal-killer. If we could find room in the laundry room or a nook for an office, that would replace that extra bedroom. Technically, a bedroom must have a closet and a window. Lately, I have noticed a trend towards bigger families. The listings that have 5 plus bedrooms get the most play. This has been in all price points. At an open house a year ago, I had 6 families with 3-6 kids each come through in one day! They were willing to wall in one bay of the 3-car garage to create another room. Prior to putting your home on the market, think about the home office you have. If it is in a bedroom, put that bed back in! If you have a 3-bedroom-plus-den floor plan, buy an armoire (Ikea) to leave as a closet. Put a daybed in the room, and now you have a 4-bedroom home! Relocate your office to the little used Living room. Place your desk behind a sofa and keep your clutter in baskets underneath the desk. Go find those bedrooms! Just received a call to list a 6-bedroom home; it is going to sell, wahoo!
Bedroom Count
Place your desk behind a sofa and keep your clutter in baskets underneath the desk.
