Stacye Mayfieldhas been working in real estate for more than 20 years.
Frances Katzenof Douglas Elliman is a real estate expert in New York City.
Minette Schwartzof Compass is an agent in Miami Beach.
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What Is a Den?
Aden in a houseis a room typically used as a secondary living space or office.
(Some people might even argue that the absence of a window makes the room cozier.)
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What Defines a Den?
Minette Schwartz of Compass in Miami agrees that dens arent typically defined in her region.
Schwartz points out that dens offer a unique layout solution in homes.
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For new homes, dens are a way to minimize corridors or hallways, she says.
Historically, you would climb stairs and enter a labyrinth of hallways to get to bedrooms [instead].
Dens have become more and more popular, Mayfield says.
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Its nice to have the extra room.
How Do Dens Hurt or Help Property Listings?
But most homes with a layout that includes a den have plenty of room to spare.
People will even look at it as an additional bedroom, pending the home layout, Mayfield says.
To boost appeal, the room can bestaged to show potentialbuyers how they might use the space.
Anything your heart desires.
Schwartz suggests a home gym or yoga studio as other potential uses for a den.
In todays work-from-home age, presenting a den as a home office could be a major selling point.
