There are many reasons why someone might sell their residential property while it’s vacant. Perhaps they closed quicker on their new home than they sold their current property, prompting them to pack up and move out their furniture beforehand.
At other times, homeowners might remove their existing furniture and decor prior to listing their property for sale to make their home easier to clean and maintain between showings. Some may even believe a blank slate will be easier to sell than a home with lived-in “distractions.”
The truth? More homeowners are choosing to get their vacant home professionally staged after learning the following information.
How Buyers Perceive Vacant Homes
To understand the importance of staging a vacant home, it’s vital to learn what buyers typically think when viewing the listing of an empty property.
Very few prospective buyers think, “Wow, since this home is already empty, it will be easier and faster for us to move in if we buy it!” Rather, they may think (even subconsciously):
- I can’t imagine myself living in this house unless it’s furnished; it feels so cold and bare.
- How would I adequately furnish a room this large/small?
- It’s hard for me to visualize the true size of this home’s interior without it having furniture.
- What type of furniture and decor would look good in this style of home?
- Will this home feel homey to me once it’s actually furnished?
The Power of a Furnished Property
While the timing and logistics of selling a home and purchasing another property don’t always line up, one thing is for certain: a home for sale with furnishings is generally more appealing to buyers than an unfurnished one. This holds true even when the furniture doesn’t come with the sale of the property.
A property with furniture is more likely to resonate with the average buyer. It has a sense of completeness, feels more family-friendly, and gives buyers the ability to gauge whether or not they can see themselves living in such a home.
Why the Right Decor Matters
Not only does a furnished home have the potential to sell quicker, but the right decor can make all the difference in making a property look more or less appealing to the average buyer.
Proper decor can highlight a home’s best features, improve the perceived value of the home, and further make a home look more complete and homier overall. On the other hand, outdated decor, minimal decor, or unconventional decor can be universally off-putting to potential buyers and make it more difficult to establish a love for the property.
Where to Begin When Staging Your Home for Sale
The idea of staging a vacant home before listing it on the market can feel overwhelming for any homeowner. Between picking our fresh furniture and decor, let alone setting up their space to make it as presentable as possible, there’s a lot involved in staging.
This is where 27 Stage comes in. As a professional residential staging company, we help ease the burden of revitalizing a property before it’s listed for sale. Our expertise in styling, arranging, and decluttering a home makes us a strong partner for homeowners wanting to sell their home as quickly as possible.
Contact us today for a residential staging consultation!
