Home Office

These days you’re bound to encounter buyers who telecommute — or plan to in the future — and that means a home office is becoming an important part of the homebuying decision.

If the office space in your home means a decades-old metal desk nestled between the hot water tank and a basement wall or if it’s a crowded catchall for the excess stuff that doesn’t fit in the rest of the house, then it’s time to revaluate the space so buyers can imagine themselves being productive, happy workers. This section walks you through the steps you take to bring your office up to selling standards.

If you work from home and need to continue working from your home office during the home selling process, this part provides you with some sale preparation strategies to make this setup work while you’re selling your property.

Think about this: Is the office the best use of this space