Is It Difficult to Sell a Vacant Home?

Those are great examples of how a little staging makes a big difference.

Good info... however, for some reason in my local market, the staging just doesn't seem to make that big a difference.  I've staged homes and left them vacant and just cannot see any major differences.   Believe me, my staging is very contemporary and up-to-date.  Our area is a recreational lake area.   I guess folks are more interested in what the shoreline looks like than the inside.  They don't plan to spend a lot of time in the house.  Oddly enough, they really don't seem to care about the interior. 

Your before and after pictures definitely show the benefit of staging.  Most of our clients are not willing to stage a vacant house.  But I would definitely take an vacant house over a over cluttered, out dated house.

Good post David.

Staging works

Bravo!

Great post!   But then again, I might (just possibly) have a vested interest in folks staging their property <G>

Staging promises no guarantees, but statistically, sellers will have a better outcome when they've utilized a professional staging service.   Savvy, professional home stagers, have recognized that home staging is not just a carriage trade business.  So we have listened to the market, and now present attractive, affordable, and effective staging packages so that nearly everyone can benefit from the service!

Whether it's Kelliwood, Cinco Ranch, or Williamsburg Settlement, Katy real estate, sells better, quicker and sometimes for more money with some staging.

Again, thanks for the post!

David you said they don't want to pay for a stager. We need to advise the seller that it is an investment in their largest commodity. Investing in a professional stager could get them more money for the home!  The staging could pay for its self . If the home sells for more you get more money! You know that first impressions are key in this market. Get a professional in your area on your side. It makes all the difference.

Thank you for posting!

Great before and after pictures. Staging makes all the difference.

Is it difficult?? Years ago I did not think so, but times and the market have changed SOOOO very much that it is important to show buyers how to visualize the space. Staging is key in selling a vacant home as always

Phyllis Pafumi