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Child’s Play Fun and imaginative children’s rooms have the ability to be the most memorable room in any house!
by Michele Van Der Veen
P arents often bring their children with them to view potential new homes. Seeing their child get excited about a room that could become theirs is an important part of the buying experience for many parents. So, as a seller, why not have some fun and create a child’s room for all to remember? Helping parents and their children feel more connected to the home by creatively staging a kid’s room can help you sell your investment faster. Although not all homebuyers have children, there are ways to decide ahead of time whether designing and
staging a child’s room will pay off for you in the end.
assess whether the neighborhood is geared toward families. Doing just these things will often give you an idea about the chances of buyers with children looking for a house in your area. The more information you can drum up before you start designing a child’s room, the better off you will be. For many parents, living in a kid-friendly neighborhood is first on their list. If you discover that your investment is in a kid-friendly neighborhood, chances are the time and money you spend designing a room for children will pay off. Let the fun begin!
UNDERSTANDING YOUR BUYER
As with any renovation, figuring out your buyer is a must—and that will take a little investigative time on your part. Driving around to see whether there are nearby schools and parks should be your first step. You can also drive around the neighborhood after 3 p.m., when kids are usually home from school. Additionally, talking with neighbors will help you
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