Selling a vacant house is difficult, for a variety of reasons. With nothing else to look at, buyers tend to focus on every flaw.
Buyers have a hard time visualizing how big the space is and it often appears smaller than it is. They can not picture how their own furniture might fit in the space, especially if you have a challenging layout. And most important, it is very difficult for buyers to make an emotional connection with a vacant house! They look a little sad and lonely!
Here is an example of the difference home staging can make.
If you are selling a vacant house, home staging can make a real difference. Help buyers visualize how their belongings will fit in the space and how their furniture can be arranged. It will help them picture themselves living there. Furniture, art and color will add warmth and a sense of home that a vacant house can never have. This is the first step in getting buyers to make an emotional connection with the house so they will make an offer.
Outshine your competition with home staging.
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As usual, a very informative article!
Thanks so much Ilse!
You should create your own course in this subject Mary Ann! (staging) I think you’d be so good at it.
Well thanks Julie, that is a great idea I had not thought of. I will have to ponder that:)
The video demonstrates the value of staging so well.
Thanks Lisa! Yes, just seeing the difference home staging can make on a real project can make a believer out of anyone!
Amen to the importance of staging! And while physical staging is ideal, if it isn’t possible, virtual staging is the next best thing and you do it so well, Mary Ann!
Thanks so much Janet!
Staging…a girl after my own heart. Potential buyers need to feel that emotion. In an empty house, the only emotion being felt is emptiness.
As always, such great tips!
That is such a great way to put it….with an empty house the only emotion being felt is emptiness. So true!!! Thank you for reading and commenting.