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Selling a property furnished or unfurnished

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When a house or apartment is offered for sale, it can happen under different conditions: in some cases, the property is still occupied by the owner, while in other situations, such as after a career-related move or an inheritance, the property may already be vacant. Consequently, the property may still be fully furnished or completely cleared out, both of which have implications for the sales process. In this article, Engel & Völkers Nordheide real estate agents examine how the level of furnishing affects the impression of a house or apartment during viewings and explore the options available to you for selling your property in Jesteburg or other locations in the beautiful Nordheide near Hamburg for the best possible outcome.

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Offering an empty apartment or house for sale in Jesteburg: the advantages and disadvantages
Should you sell your property in Jesteburg near Hamburg fully furnished?
The alternative: opt for home staging with Engel & Völkers Nordheide

Offering an empty apartment or house for sale in Jesteburg: the advantages and disadvantages

For most property buyers, an unfurnished apartment or house may not appear particularly attractive during viewings: it seems hardly homely, with an uninviting atmosphere, echoing sounds, and exposed electrical outlets making the property feel lifeless. Additionally, the sense of space changes in vacant properties: rooms can feel larger without furniture and decorative items, which can be perceived positively or negatively depending on the individual preferences of the potential buyer.

The advantage of an unfurnished property lies in the prospective buyer's ability to imagine the space: with the previous owner's personal influences nearly absent, the buyer can easily envision how the house or apartment should be furnished upon moving in. According to the experience of Engel & Völkers Nordheide real estate agents, such daydreaming often quickly turns into significant purchasing motivations for many buyers, making the presentation of an empty property potentially very effective for the sale.

Should you sell your property in Jesteburg near Hamburg fully furnished?

When a house or apartment is set up for viewing with all its existing furniture, the effect can be opposite to that of an empty sale: the rooms appear significantly more inviting, helping prospective buyers feel comfortable in the property. However, the current furniture can also influence the creative vision of how the apartment can be designed after purchase—the current owner's interior might inspire the buyer's own living and decoration ideas. Due to the personal design preferences of many buyers, selling furniture beyond built-in kitchens and bathrooms is rather uncommon in Germany. Nonetheless, there is the possibility of contractually agreeing to sell certain furniture pieces, or even the entire interior, which is recommended in situations like inheritance or when the buyer appreciates the style and functionality of especially high-quality complete furnishings.

The real estate team at Engel & Völkers Hamburg Nordheide is pleased to advise you on what contractual options are available to you.

The alternative: opt for home staging with Engel & Völkers Nordheide

If your property for sale in Jesteburg near Hamburg has already been cleared out or if you plan to use the furniture in your new apartment or house, there is also the option to hire a professional home staging expert to furnish your property. These experts have their own props and, in some cases, complete furniture inventories, which can be placed in the vacant rooms until the successful sale. This creates the impression of a property "straight out of a catalog," where personal items fade into the background while still creating a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere. With extensive experience and professional equipment, a home stager presents your property in the best possible light, contributing significantly to a successful sales outcome.

Your Engel & Völkers Nordheide real estate agent is happy to connect you with a professional home staging provider if you decide to sell your house or apartment in Jesteburg near Hamburg with us. We are also available for all other aspects of a quick, comfortable, and profitable real estate sale.

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