Aug 6, 2023
Every homeowner has a style unique to them (and their budget). While hopeful homeowners can forgive an ugly sofa, Farah Sutton, a licensed real estate agent, says that they have a harder time looking past dated decor. “I know this is sometimes hard for sellers to hear as they think their dated appliances, curtains, or bedspread are good enough for them or match their aesthetic, but potential buyers want to be able to envision themselves in the home,” she says.
If you have the opportunity, Sutton suggests removing anything that makes the home look dated prior to listing, even if you can’t afford to replace it. “Staging is ideal, yet often expensive, so it is important to remember that having no or minimal furniture is usually better for the home’s value than having dated furniture,” she says.
Link to the full article: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/things-tanking-home-value-37284993