
Statistics show that an empty house takes longer to sell than one that contains furniture. Prospective purchasers find it harder to judge the size of an empty space. While a vacant room usually looks large initially, that might not be the case once it is filled with tables, chairs, sofas, televisions and shelving units. A furnished room defines the space and gives buyers ideas about how and where they could position their own items of furniture.
If a homeowner must move out of the house before it is sold, it is usually best to leave a few choice pieces behind. If that is not possible, furniture could be rented or bought. The rental choice might not be great, however.
Nevertheless, it is not necessary to spend a great deal of money to furnish a house for selling purposes only. Simply choose neutral colors, and ensure that the sizes of the items are appropriate for the scale of the house.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money of the furniture for example, if you are showcasing a home in the New York area, search “used furniture New York City” and you will be surprised what nice items you can pick up at such low prices.
The following is a guide for minimal furnishings that can make a big impact when arranged strategically:
Living Room
• A sofa.
• An armchair.
• Two side tables – with lamps.
• Coffee table – with a decorative object.
• One or two paintings/prints on walls.
Bedroom
• A bed.
• Two nightstands – with lamps.
• An easy chair or bench.
• A painting or print on a wall.
Dining Room
• A dining set.
• A sideboard with greenery.
The goal is a room that is furnished, yet it appears spacious and airy. Floor space sells.
When selling a house that is already furnished, it is not a good idea to add more furniture just to fill every corner. Indeed, many times it is actually necessary to reduce the number of furniture items so as to open up the space in a room/house. A cluttered, jam-packed house is not appealing to potential purchasers. House viewers should find it easy to walk about the house: There should be an easy flow from room to room. It is better to keep the pieces to a minimum, but present them in the best light: Dusted, vacuumed and polished. A striking plant or floral display completes the look beautifully.
Updating soft furnishings will make a difference, however: A fresh rug, plump cushions arranged on the sofa, tasteful bed linen on beds and matching towels attractively-arranged in bathrooms will make viewers warm to the house. They will be more inclined to purchase it.






