CHAPTER 7 Storage Wars, Bonus Bedr ars, Bonus Bedrooms, and ooms, and the Battle of the Broken HVAC Let’s get one thing out of the way: buyers come with baggage. Literal baggage. As in, closets full of shoes, bins of mystery cords, and that Instant Pot they still haven’t figured out how to use . So if your house doesn’t scream “I’ve got room for all your stuff and then some,” you’ve already lost the war for their hearts—and their offers. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, buyers are begging for better closet space and storage solutions. Translation: if your home gives them somewhere to stash their clutter, they might just fall in love.
Closets: The Relationship Deal-Breaker of Real Estate
Let’s say you’re trying to sell an older home that thinks a “closet” is a metal rod stuck between two walls. If you can build a closet, even a modest one, you’re adding value faster than you can say “HGTV marathon.” If you’re even moderately handy (read: you know how to hold a drill without personal injury), you can install a simple closet. Presto! That awkward “bonus room” becomes a “real bedroom,” and suddenly your listing price magically levels up.
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