First, I feel that a house always shows better if you can leave a few large pieces in place for the showing.  This allows the buyer to better visualize where they might put their “sofa” or “TV”. It also quiets a room by eliminating echoes caused by empty rooms. However, be aware that while a room with too few pieces can appear cold and uninviting, too much furniture can make a room seem small and crowded.

The furniture placement is as important as how much furniture you have.  For example, once while walking through a house I was considering purchasing, the current owners had a sofa positioned in the main doorway of the living room. Although you could enter the room from another door, this made the room feel very closed off. This type of arrangement could negatively impact buyers. Effectively keeping them from seeing the floor plan as it was designed to be used.

Today’s sellers are increasingly turning to professional stagers to help them arrange their house for showings. It has been shown that a staged house will sell quicker and usually for a higher price than a house that has not been staged.

Your real estate agent can help you find a professional stager in your area. Call me if you have questions, I would be happy to help!