If you have your personal business at home, there may be some issues with where to store your supplies or equipment if you are thinking of selling. Your home must appeal to everyone. We have highlighted below two at-home businesses that may need a little extra care in organizing and staging.
At-Home Personal Trainer
If you are a personal trainer, you may have a lot of equipment lying around which can be an eyesore if you are trying to sell your home. Your rooms can appear smaller and very cluttered. So how do you give your home its best chance when it is time to sell?
Here are some ideas:
Many buyers believe in a healthier lifestyle, but they are also buying a home. Make sure your business does not detract from the beauty of your home.
- If you have larger gym equipment occupying your main living area, it would be best to store this equipment specifically in one area. You want to be mostly free of clutter, as buyers cannot visualize furniture in these spaces if your rooms are dominated by large equipment.
- If you specify a bedroom or downstairs area for your equipment, make sure that the equipment is arranged in an appealing manner. Arrange hand weights, yoga mats, or exercise bands on shelves and off the floor to show space in the area.
- Don’t be afraid to have nice artwork or an area rug to soften the look of the exercise room.
Keep the area fresh smelling and inviting.
At-home Craft Business
This type of business in a home needs some creative thinking and organizing.
- Dedicate one area with a desk for the business side of your operation.
- Organize open shelving to accommodate craft supplies in an orderly manner.
- Have a separate area for crafting. Organize drop-down craft tables that can make rooms look larger.
- Small supplies can be hidden in drawers and out of eye view.
- Make sure you can easily navigate through the room.
Sometimes selling your home can be a taxing experience. If your business is in your home, it can be a bit more challenging. When you decide to sell, you want to showcase the home and not necessarily all the contents. Or should we say that we want the contents of the home to look as good as possible.
You don’t want your home to look small and overly personalized. Less is more when selling. If you can go through your business items and store paperwork and other supplies away while your home is for sale, it will make a big difference in appealing to all buyers.
If you are not sure where to start, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Anne Winch Real Estate Team. We have lots of ideas on how to make your home the best it can look. Let us help you stage your home and at-home business.