内政部: 什么买家和卖家应该考虑
由Jill Heineck, 助理经纪人
Heineck & 公司@凯勒 - 威廉姆斯地产桃树路
More and more people are working from home. But the trend is relatively new and most houses have been built and designed for living, sleeping, and playing – not working. So options for a home office are usually an extra bedroom, a formal living or dining area, a detached space or bonus room over the garage, and the much maligned basement.
Sellers: Help Buyers See Their Office Space
When you’re preparing to list and market your house, staging a room as a home office can be a huge advantage. Buyers like to have a visual of where their work space can be. (Even if a buyer doesn’t need a home office, staging the space can do double duty as a study or homework space for kids.) Consider an open loft area that currently serves as an oversized landing. 要么, a formal living room in the front of the house that currently serves as a play room. Convert it into a staged home office, complete with French doors.
Buyers: Think About What Works for You
When you’re in the market for a house, don’t let your new home office happen by default. Make sure your Realtor® knows what kind of work you do and what you’re looking for. If you’re a work-at-home newbie, think about the pros and cons of your current space. If you’re a seasoned veteran, great! You probably know just what you want. But this is also an opportunity to bring a fresh perspective and an open mind to the houses you look at.
Open or Closed?
Even the IRS acknowledges that a home office doesn’t have to have four walls and a door to qualify for the home-office deduction (the space must, 然而, be used exclusively for business). The real question is what will make you happy working – and living – in your new home. Does the extra bedroom at the far end of the house feel too remote, or not get enough natural light? A formal, more-open living or dining space closer to the heart of the house might do the trick instead. 另一方面, if you’re someone who likes (or needs) to draw a clear line between work and home life, an extra bedroom, bonus room, or even a basement is the way to go.
Of course, if a big, sunny window is a must, that rules out many basements, but the subterranean space shouldn’t be dismissed automatically. Depending on the ceiling height and other features, a basement can be turned into a great, inviting space that offers privacy not just for you but for any clients that visit.