Should I sell my property empty?
Short answer, I would recommend you don’t. People don’t buy houses, they buy homes. You aren’t selling a commodity.
You are selling a HOME, a place where a family will LIVE, raise their children, have a refuge from the outside world.
Even if you’re selling a tiny flat, you’re selling to someone who will bring their hopes and dreams of how their lives when living in this new space.
Walking through empty rooms, or an empty house, is usually pretty depressing. So why would a buyer feel especially motivated to make an offer?
Buyers can’t tell the difference between a 3x4m room and a 4x5m room if it’s empty. When you’re dealing with an unfurnished space, a potential buyer has no idea what to do with it or how to arrange it and will focus on the negative details.
Buyers can also get distracted from looking at the house, thinking of such things as; is this a divorce or have they had to leave town in a hurry? Are they selling because they have money problems? If so they are likely to put in a low offer since the seller might be desperate.” Clearly this is not the situation to get you the best price for the property.
Instead, I recommend staging your home. Its worth the investment. Staging is about showcasing an engaging, move-in ready home that creates an emotional connection with the buyer.
Filling empty rooms and replacing outdated décor and furniture is essential by updating décor with on-trend, inviting style—particularly in living rooms, primary bedrooms, kitchens, and dining rooms—can make a memorable impression – and will sell the house for its true value and maybe even a bit more.
If you are thinking of selling, let's have a chat.
Mau Investments – Property solutions made easy
Short answer, I would recommend you don’t. People don’t buy houses, they buy homes. You aren’t selling a commodity.
You are selling a HOME, a place where a family will LIVE, raise their children, have a refuge from the outside world.
Even if you’re selling a tiny flat, you’re selling to someone who will bring their hopes and dreams of how their lives when living in this new space.
Walking through empty rooms, or an empty house, is usually pretty depressing. So why would a buyer feel especially motivated to make an offer?
Buyers can’t tell the difference between a 3x4m room and a 4x5m room if it’s empty. When you’re dealing with an unfurnished space, a potential buyer has no idea what to do with it or how to arrange it and will focus on the negative details.
Buyers can also get distracted from looking at the house, thinking of such things as; is this a divorce or have they had to leave town in a hurry? Are they selling because they have money problems? If so they are likely to put in a low offer since the seller might be desperate.” Clearly this is not the situation to get you the best price for the property.
Instead, I recommend staging your home. Its worth the investment. Staging is about showcasing an engaging, move-in ready home that creates an emotional connection with the buyer.
Filling empty rooms and replacing outdated décor and furniture is essential by updating décor with on-trend, inviting style—particularly in living rooms, primary bedrooms, kitchens, and dining rooms—can make a memorable impression – and will sell the house for its true value and maybe even a bit more.
If you are thinking of selling, let's have a chat.
Mau Investments – Property solutions made easy
Posted: Tue 12 Dec 2023