new family to start creating memories. You don’t want it to look neglected and “sorry for itself,” as if it had been abandoned. A home needs to have character to encourage a sale and there are ways to give a vacant home the appropriate bit of personality with even minimal staging. It really takes on a few pieces of furniture and accessories placed strategically to help the buyer establish what they can do with the space. One chair by the window is enough for the buyer to picture a relaxing morning with a book staring out at the view. A table and chairs in the dining room gives an idea of the space available to work with and how many people can come over for dinner. These subtle little hints aren’t too much and will create the blank canvas aspect that you’re going for; further, it will do wonders to encourage the buyers to begin envisioning their own lives here. Play up your vacant home’s assets. An advantage of selling a vacant home is that strong or unique features your home has won’t be obscured by your possessions. Here’s the chance to highlight features that make your home stand out. For example, if your home has hardwood floors, make sure they’re gleaming. If there’s a dramatic view, take those curtains down and let the light shine through.
SECURITY IN A VACANT HOUSE SALE S E SALE SITUATION
A home seller’s feelings of stress may intensify when leaving a home vacant while on the market, since in the absence of the owners, the home sits vulnerable to vandalism, theft, natural disasters and other risks. Taking precautions can lessen or eliminate these risks, easing the seller’s peace of mind. Make the necessary arrangements guided by the following points:
Enlist Your Neighbors
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