Yes, you read that right. Preparing an empty house for sale is not about adding furniture or plants to a vacant home, but it’s about enhancing the appeal of the empty house to potential buyers. Even though not all homes require furniture to sell for the best price, an unfurnished house still necessitates attention before it’s ready for viewing. The key is to eliminate anything that would divert a buyer’s attention from seeing the house in its best light and highlighting its best features.
What Should Be Eliminated from an Unfurnished House?
- Anything that is unclean – eliminate dirt from ceiling fans, baseboards, sink, dishwasher, windows, shelves, and so on.
- Leftover items – for instance, hangers in closets, and old batteries from drawers.
- Cables and cords – tidy up walls and floors by removing or concealing them.
- Worn or stained carpet – replace old, damaged, stained, or dated carpet.
- Old window treatments – outdated curtains and Venetian blinds are distracting; thus, remove them.
- Spider webs and dust balls – check those corners for dead bugs, cobwebs, and dust.
- Furniture left behind – Do not be tempted to leave behind indoor or outdoor furniture you no longer need.
- Dead leaves – clean the yard and eliminate all debris.
Unfurnished homes provide a blank canvas for buyers’ imaginations. To sell the house promptly, ensure that it is clean, fresh, and ready for viewing by eliminating distractions and anything that appears outdated, unclean, or shabby.