Does a three-bedroom house sell faster than a two-bedroom? A real estate agent will likely tell you that it does. While this may be true, there are exceptions. If you’re planning a reno and wondering whether you should downsize the number of bedrooms in your home, here are some things to consider.
Lifestyle choices
Before you make the decision to remove a bedroom, it’s important to really think about how you live in the space. If the kids have moved out and the third bedroom has become nothing but a storage area, do you really need it? On the other hand, if you’re a young family with one child and planning on having another, you’ll need the extra space eventually. Converting a three-bedroom home to a two-bedroom can work, but it has to suit not only your current lifestyle but your future one as well.
Open options
I know a family that bought a great three-bedroom fixer-upper in a terrific neighbourhood. When they renovated, they decided to make the third bedroom into the biggest bathroom I’ve ever seen. It has everything you could imagine: a huge soaker tub, a glassed-in shower, heated floors and more. Sounds great, right? Sure, but now they have two growing boys who want their own rooms and there aren’t enough to go around. Weighing the pros and cons is an important step before you change the configuration of your house. Just imagine five or 10 years down the road: Will you still be happy with your decision?