Furniture And The Benefits Of It For Staging Homes For Sale

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It is no secret that home staging can help homeowners sell their homes faster and at a higher price. However, there are some people who still don’t understand what staging a home for sale entails. Every home you walk into is personalized with portraits, books, furniture among other items we have accumulated over time. These personal items showcase our personality and style. One of the main aims of home staging is to showcase your house to other people. That means your house should be decorated in such a way that it showcases the strengths, which can impress buyers to purchase it quickly for the best price possible. No one wants to sell their homes at a lower price or wait longer to find a suitable buyer. That is why you need to have furniture to stage your home.

What is home staging?

You might have heard people say staging a home involves painting, cleaning, decluttering and making small repairs. The truth is that the concept of home staging goes beyond repainting and decluttering. Staging a home involves using a home stylist to stage your house with furniture while preparing to sell it. Home stagers are experts in planning and choosing the right furniture, and arranging them in such a that it showcases your house in the best possible light that appeals to different home buyers. If you are new to home staging, you might be wondering if there are benefits of having furniture to stage homes for sale. Staging a home with furniture helps to create a mood and set a stage for buyers to visualize living in your house.

Neutral or personal?

Buyers cannot visualize living in your house if it contains personal items such as portraits, washing machine, and books. While staging your house, remove all personal items and make sure you decorate it with the right furniture and accessories only. Using a lot of furniture while staging your home for sale can make it look squeezed and small. Even if your home is small, buyers don’t have to look at it the same way. By rearranging or replacing your furniture, you can make a room appear bigger than it is. In addition, furniture that is properly re-positioned can de-emphasize the weakness of your home and highlight its strengths. If your living room has large furniture, you can replace them with small lightweight furniture.

Old or new furniture?

Be careful because buyers only remember what they see. If they see worn out furniture in your living space, they may assume that your whole house is neglected. If you cannot replace worn out furniture with new ones, at least get new covers for them. Never stage a home without any pieces of furniture. Empty rooms are uninviting and may look cold to buyers. Therefore, it might be difficult for them to imagine living in your house. Make sure your house is furnished with the right furniture which showcases the function of each room. Note that you don’t have to furnish every room in your house in case you have limited budget. A good starting point is your living room followed by the kitchen and master bedroom. There are many different types of fireplaces and if you are fortunate enough to already have one that burns wood & logs it can be a good effect to light that fire before the potential buyer arrives, its just one of those homely things that really has an impact on the idea of relaxing at home.

The benefits of home staging

The benefit of staging your home with furniture is that it will take less time on the market. Buyers tend to fall in love faster with homes that are staged with furniture. That means your home will end up finding a suitable buyer faster for a higher selling price. Staging a home with furniture also suggests that the home is move in ready. According to research, home buyers are willing to spend more money to buy a house that is move in ready. In a competitive market, a house that is staged with furniture stands out among competitors. These benefits goes a long way to emphasize why staging your home with furniture is important before selling it.

Dean Signori

"Dean Signori leads the team at Homes Direct 365, a luxury furniture company based in the UK. With over 10,000 products growing daily ranging from antique French style, mirrored & shabby chic furniture. Advising property owners and real estate brokers on interior design and home staging."