3 Must-Haves That Homebuyers Will Demand After Coronavirus
Shopping for a new home is an exciting adventure, but after seeing many properties, homebuyers will often become jaded. Then they walk into a well-appointed, welcoming house or condo where they can clearly envisage their day-to-day life. That emotional connection is often facilitated by professional home staging in Arvada. The fact that staging can ignite the spark that moves homebuyers to make an offer is a truism recognized by Tower Staging & Design. This is especially evident today as housing adaptive to a changing world and a new normal is in high demand.
Impact of COVID-19 on housing preferences
The new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease named COVID-19, is having a global impact on almost every facet of life. Quarantine, social distancing and lockdowns have not only entered our vernacular but also created a paradigm shift in what we perceive to be essential for a comfortable home life. If this was a short-term situation, it might not be so imperative, but many are preparing for the long haul and accepting a new way of life that embraces remote work, social distancing and reduced exposure to public settings.
Heightened emotions, which have always been part of residential real estate transactions, are driving home-buying decisions in a different way. Before COVID-19, a buyer's priorities might have involved entertaining, proximity to the office and public transportation. Today, space for remote work, home exercise and more cooking takes precedence. As people grapple with fear, confusion and uncertainty, properties that showcase spatial flexibility become more attractive. Staging and design professionals can help sellers make modifications that address a buyer's concerns.
Remote office
Sellers with a dedicated home office have an advantage, but when this does not exist, staging professionals can help prospects see the potential for office space. Perhaps a spare bedroom can be rearranged to include a corner desk. If space is feasible in a basement, there may be a way to brighten the area. Sometimes a loft can serve as an office simply by adding a small bookcase and computer station. With the right furniture and lighting, there are various sections of the home that can be converted to a work center.
Home gym
If motivation to go to the gym was a challenge prior to business shutdowns, concerns about a resurgence of the virus may be even more of a deterrent once fitness facilities are fully open. In some cases, people have gotten used to working out at home and are enjoying the reprieve from gym membership fees. Carving out even a small exercise space in the home is added value to a prospective buyer. This could be a section of a master bedroom or basement that can fit one piece of equipment, a few weights and a yoga mat. It might surprise you what the staging team can conjure up.
Multipurpose kitchen
The lockdown due to the coronavirus increased distance learning, home schooling and telecommuting. College students and young working adults have moved back to what may have been their parents' empty nest. Some companies have announced changes in policy that permit staff to work from home permanently. Although large, airy, eat-in kitchens have always been a favored attribute in a home, this has become more pronounced as households have grown. The kitchen may now be a place where more people are cooking, eating, congregating, learning and working. The design team is well versed in implementing innovative spatial, color, lighting and furnishing adjustments that can show prospective buyers how the kitchen would meet their needs.
Getting started with home staging in Arvada
Home sellers and their agents looking for a competitive edge to convert prospects to bona fide offers find solutions when working with Tower Staging & Design. By staying current on the ways in which home staging in Arvada can align to accommodate the needs of homebuyers in the age of the coronavirus, Tower Staging & Design has the vantage point to contribute to your success. Give us a call at 303-900-8560 or request pricing online, today!