Is Your Vacant Home Confusing the Buyer?

Kathy- once again I love looking at what your staging can do for a room. And yes... I had no idea what that space was until you staged it.  Sellers shouldn't take a chance that a Buyer will know what to do with that space. (suggested)

Definitely makes a huge difference in the way that room shows, Kathy.  Much more appealing.

Kathy.....the staging takes away any/all confusion and makes such a beautiful impression!  LOVE the neutrals and how they work together in what looks like a COOL condo!

Kathy - Oh wow, when I looked at the "before" photo, I came up blank!  Potential buyers would be really scratching their heads.  Seeing the "after" space staged as the dining room makes all the difference!  Great example of the importance of staging.

Kathy, very good point. Often we got stuck with the question what this or that area should be used for and it takes us some thinking and may by re thinking before we come up with the best idea. But this is our job to present our client's house in the best shape. On the other end the buyer neither has that time during showing nor will be willing to put all his energy into figuring out confusing floor plan. He will just go to the next house on his list. Beautiful presentation as always.

Hi Kathy ~ your post is such a good example of spaces that could be confusing in a vacant home.  After your expert staging, buyers can now immediately not only see the function of the space, but imagine themselves living there.  I love the cool sophisticated color palette you used in this condo.  Your expert staging and photography are, as always, superb!!

Hi Kathy-great post -it is so important to clarify for a potential buyer that space is usable-since they are buying square feet, it really works against a property when there are ambiguous spaces.  Love the neutral yet sophisticated pallette.

So true, Kathy!  If buyers are left guessing how to use certain areas in a home, they do not count that space as "livable".  In dining areas, especially if they are not well defined with some sort of pendant light fixture or chandelier, buyers are often left wondering if that space is really meant for dining or something else.  Lovely staging and photos!

Kathy, you know how we (stagers) all totally agree with what you've said and shown here and isn't it really crucial in today's popular open concept floor plans where space planning is difficult from the get-go.  Love everything about what you did in this space. 

Hi Kathy--my first guess was foyer and I was very surprised when it was a dining room.  Staging does take the guesswork out it for the buyer.  Love your staging and the view from that condo is amazing. 

I admit had no idea what that space was intended for.  Staging vacants just allows the potential buyers to see the spaces indended function, allow them to fall in love with the place and put in an offer.

Your work is beautiful and I always enjoy reading your posts.

I totally agree with you.  We also see this often in older homes where you get to the second floor and can't tell which is the master bedroom.  We always recommend that the staigng set the master apart to help avoid the confusion.

Kathy, I love looking at your work. It's always beautiful. The other thing I would have wondered as a buyer is how large of a dining set would I be able to fit in that area. Your staging shows that the space easily accomodates at least 6 people. Just gorgeous.

HI Kathy, the usual answer is the buyer can use it for what ever they want to. The seller often believes they are keeping their options open with the potential buyers. I like your solution much better!