A home office or den is a great selling point for many of today’s homes, so it can be quite advantageous to create an attractive home office area before selling your home. In order to show your home office in its best light, here’s what you will want to do:

• Consider the lighting (natural light and task lighting) - The lighting in your St. Augustine home should always be a consideration when creating a home office. Too much light and you’ll get a headache; not enough light and you can’t adequately perform your work. Consider both natural lighting and task lighting when creating your home office. For example, use window blinds that can be easily opened and closed to control the amount of natural light the room receives. Also, provide plenty of task lighting, too, like recessed or track lighting, instead of simple one, overhead fixture.
• Add shelving and bookcases – A home office works best when there is plenty of storage, so consider adding a wall of bookcases or shelves. These can stay behind with the new owner, thereby acting as a nice selling point. If you really want to impress your buyers, call in the services of a professional carpenter to build custom bookcases that are built into the wall.
• Don’t forget the importance of wiring – Make sure your home office is adequately wired for high-speed Internet and phone service. Your buyers will notice these small details and appreciate the fact that they can move right in and set up their office.
• Make the desk the center of the room – In order for buyers to immediately recognize your home office as a home office, it is important to make the desk the focal point of the room. Don’t back it up against a wall or arrange it so that the individual sitting at the desk faces away from the door.