Sharon Tara's post on furniture placement shows beautifully how it can influence the buyer's perception of a room. Take a look and see how she opened up the room using only what was available.

Via Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations):

At a recent home staging consult, I was asked if home buyers really are influenced by the placement of furniture when they look at houses.  

Yes, furniture placement does influence buyers...when they search MLS photos and when they go to a showing.

Something most sellers don't take seriously is the importance of furniture placement.  How your furniture is arranged could be the deciding factor as to whether a potential buyer chooses your house or chooses another house nearby.

Sellers get used to their furniture a certain way based on their lifestyle and needs.  What's convenient and comfortable for the sellers is not usually what's going to be the most appealing to potential buyers.

living room before home staging

The arrangement and the amount of furniture in a room can:

  • determine how large or small the room looks
  • help clearly define the purpose of the room
  • highlight positive and minimize negative features of the room

living room after home staging

When arranging furniture in preparation for sale, remember...

                   the best arrangement is one that highlights positive features

and clearly defines the space and function of the room. 

Condition of your furniture is also very important to consider.  If it's worn or dated it could create the impression that your house has not been regularly maintained.

 

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11 Comments on Are Home Buyers REALLY Influenced By The Placement of My Furniture?

JAN
29
2011
Called Shot Master

You are so right, there was no comparison between the two pictures, what a difference.
7:57pm • #1
111,944 Points

Arranging the furniture well and decluttering, made such a difference. 
7:59pm • #2
474,487 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Sharon did a super job.

Yes it did Don ;). Staging isn't just about rentals. It is about knowing what to do and Sharon definitely did here.
8:04pm • #3
JAN
30
2011
781,419 Points 38 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Thank you for reblogging the post, Janice.  I am so glad you wanted to share it!
11:13am • #4
474,487 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Sharon, Your photos demonstrate your points perfectly.
2:33pm • #5
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Sharon, what a GREAT example of how Professional Home Stagers quickly determine solutions for spaces by simply using what the seller already has.

Oh, and having the large puppy absent in the after photo will also help draw buyer in!!

Great job!

Thank you, Janice for sharing this post!
2:52pm • #6
474,487 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Glad you agree Rhonda!
3:39pm • #7
868,771 Points 5 Featured Posts

Janice,

You are quite right. When it's done correctly everyone can tell. When it's done poorly, many people just don't know.

Brian
9:30pm • #8
JAN
31
2011
474,487 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Brian, Sharon did a great job creating a more appealing room.
9:29am • #9
FEB
01
2011
868,771 Points 5 Featured Posts

Janice,

I am always impressed with this. My own "decorating" or "staging" acumen is next to nothing.

Brian
12:17pm • #10
474,487 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

That's why you need a Stager on your team Brian ;). We're worth our weight in gold!
2:21pm • #11

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