We've heard that anywhere from 90% to 95% of potential buyers cannot visualize their furnishings in an empty room. Even if that number is lower, why allow a buyer to question something about your home that can be easily answered?
A professional home stager can help define a room with the proper placement of furniture. This will not only allow the focal points and architecture of the home to be featured, but also provide a natural flow from within the room so buyers can understand just how they can live in the house.
Furniture defines a room in more ways than one.
A small room feels larger once it is properly furnished because your eye has something to relate the space to. Some buyers may think that they can't fit their furniture in an empty room as they generally imagine their furniture is larger than it really is. Staging demonstrates the scale of furniture in the space so buyers aren't left to wonder.
This very small guest room, directly off a living room, looked like nothing more than a passthrough when it was empty. A lounger with just the right scale and nightstand allows a buyer to see exactly how the room can be used with no more guessing. It simply did not look like a bed could fit in the space before it was staged.
This small loft was advertised as a bedroom, but there was not a bed in the room and it seemed too small. Using a bed from another room in the house, this space was transformed into the bedroom that it was being marketed as.
On the other hand, an oversized empty room can feel overwhleming and buyers are often concerned about what to do with the space. Staging can make these large spaces feel more livable and cozy once furnished. It can also provide a creative layout to the space that shows the full potential of the room.
This large great room had two focal points, a fireplace and built in tv stand. It was important to accent both, while still keeping the room cozy and intimate. By creating several sitting areas the room felt warm and inviting.
This was a unique project in that we were called in to only stage the master bedroom because everyone who had viewed the house didn't know how to fit a bed in here due to the awkward floorplan and sloped ceiling. Not only did a bed fit, but we put in king size bed and a sitting area, in addition to a dresser which is not in the photo. After this room was staged, not one potential buyer questioned the layout.
On average, staged houses sell faster and for more money. Why? These examples are just one of the reasons. Don't let your potential buyers wonder - Will my furniture fit? What do I do with this room? Confusion and questions hinder a sale - beautiful staging which allows buyers to connect emotionally with the property enhance a sale.
This post is Part 4 in a series answering Why Hire a Professional Stager in Portland, Oregon?
Previous posts can be found here:
Why Hire a Professional Stager in Portland Oregon? I Watch HGTV! Part 1 in a Series
Why Hire a Professional Stager in Portland Oregon? I Already Decorated It! Part 2 in a Series
Why Hire a Professional Stager in Portland Oregon? My Pictures Are Fine! Part 3 in Series
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