Selling a home in Wichita? Is Vacant Good?
Is it “bad” if the home is empty? Would it be better to leave some things in the house for “staging” or continue living in it until it’s sold? Would it be an advantage to vacate, so people can see it’s ready to move into & a fast closing could be easily accommodated?
When selling real estate, frequent & viable questions regarding whether showing a home vacant or furnished, is not always easy. Many real estate professionals believe that a furnished home sells better than an empty home. Then of course there are those that disagree.
Randy & Katherine Ambrose, of Ambrose Team believe it depends on many factors! “Some homes sell better vacant & some sell better occupied. That’s the truth!” ”It basically comes down to what the seller has in the house & how well it shows. The biggest consideration to us is what will be more convenient to the sellers & how that may affect their bottom line. Our goal is to make the sale as hassle free as possible, while netting the highest price for our clients. We provide Wichita’s best personal stager when we know it will benefit the seller or just ease their minds. He’s our ace in the hole! We get such a kick out of clients that ask to have him come back & check their work…they really love his advice.”
A furnished home can show a potential buyer how a home looks when lived in. Certainly a buyer can get a great idea of how much furniture can be accommodated. The trick in this scenario is, of course, is that the Seller’s furnishings are in good taste, simple and laid out in a way that makes good usage of the home’s space. In addition the home must be void of clutter & personal belongings that are so specific that it would be distracting or make it a challenge for a prospective buyer to envision living in it. Ideally, a buyer can imagine living there and can “see” what it would look like with their own furniture, decor, & other personal belongings. Often when a home is vacated a few simple pieces & decor items are left to “stage” the home, giving perspective on room sizes & add warmth to the showings.
A recent article from Zillow.comon how sellers can increase their property values states that “Vacancy increases sale-ability.” In the case of a vacant home a potential buyer can picture his own items in the home with no distraction & see the property for exactly what it is. When a house is empty every flaw is visible. Chipped, marred paint and dirty, worn carpet will be much more noticeable. So to make a great impression a Seller will benefit by going the extra mile and making sure everything is in impeccable condition. That will produce a faster sale, bringing the highest reward (top price) that today’s market will provide.
Ambrose Team keeps a handy man on call for lil’ fix-ups; & he’ll also bid an itemized list of possible improvements when needed so Seller’s have affordable options for putting their best foot forward. Also the Ambrose Team Free Moving Truck is always handy as a Seller prepares to get their house on the market in a way that will attract the best qualified buyers & the most money out there.
Clearly opinions differ on whether a home is more sellable empty than filled. And there is probably no definite answer until discussing options after getting the opinion of a trusted, top producing Realtor. A Realtor with a solid track record and a lot of experience knows how to evaluate a Seller’s specific situation; inform & educate; and work with the Seller to strategically position a property for success!
Call 773-SOLD (7653) to visit with Ambrose Team & get your evaluated before it hits the market!
Ambrose Team, Inc. 316.773.SOLD
Founder & Assoc. Broker: Keller Williams Hometown Partners LLC
316.807.5079
kambrose@kw.com
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