If you are in the process of selling your home, you know that there are plenty of decisions to be made. Besides choosing a real estate agent, setting a price, and many other financial decisions, many homeowners wonder if it is better to show potential buyers an empty home or stage it.

Because of lower interest rates, homes are in short supply at the moment. Many people wanted to wait to make any major purchases during the pandemic, which means demand is unusually high right now. This makes it a great market to sell your home.

The Benefits of Home Staging

Add a Cozy, Comforting Feeling

Many people think that home staging 101 rules dictate vacant rooms and plain, white walls. This isn’t necessarily true. While it is important to let your buyers imagine their style in the space, vacant homes can feel uninviting and inhospitable. Adding some functional pieces to your home will make it relatable and comforting.

Clear Out the Clutter

One of the main reasons people choose to hire a home staging consultant is to help organize their belongings as they show their home. Especially if you are showing your home while still occupying it, a consultant will help you depersonalize your home and make it easier for others to see themselves in the space.

Make Rooms Feel Bigger

This might seem counterintuitive, but an empty room often feels smaller than a furnished room. Adding a few pieces such as a couch, a table, or a desk can give potential buyers a scale to judge the space. Adding just enough (but not too much) furniture will make the space feel more receptive to additions and get their imaginative juices flowing. 

Rework the Flow of a Home

Home staging is about more than just adding trendy pieces to a home. Professional home staging consultants help homeowners best utilize their space. Too often, homeowners have too many belongings to choose from. If you have furniture you’d like to use or are occupying the space as it is being shown, a consultant will help you position them in the most alluring ways to attract a buyer.

Staging your home for selling is a smart investment, no matter the market you’re selling in. it can help you nab a higher sale price in a market where people are itching to buy. Vacant properties offer their own challenges. Depending on your circumstances, occupied houses might have drawbacks as well.

Professional staging services will know how to best accommodate both situations. At Minnesota Home Interiors, we’re so confident in our work that we have flexible payment options to let you wait to pay for our staging services until after your home sells! If you are interested in a consultation, contact Minnesota Home Interiors to learn more.