while it is on the market, or move out. There are pros and cons to both and factors that can tip the scale to one side.
Pros of Moving Out
If the you decide to list your home with a realtor, and vacate the premises, the burden of showing the home is eliminated. The listing agent will be able to approve showings automatically. Buyer agents love the convenience and flexibility a vacant home offers. The continual pressure to keep daily life from affecting the home’s pristine staging presentation is eliminated. You are not under constant pressure to keep the home in immaculate showing condition. If you’re someone who might struggle to keep your home in turnkey condition for showing purposes — for example, if you have young children — consider vacating before putting the home on the market. Vacating the home prior to listing, is by far the least stressful option for the homeowner, however, it's not always feasible.
Cons of Moving Out
A vacant home can signal that the homeowner is a “motivated seller” who needs to sell quickly. Consider this example found on an online real estate forum. A buyer saw that a home was vacant and offered $30,000 less than the asking price. The buyer was sold on the home anyway and would have paid more, but “haggling” began well below asking price because the buyer assumed the owner was desperate to sell. Talk to your agent about the best option for you.
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