Sometimes buyers can see through contents. Sometimes they absolutely cannot. The answer depends on volume, condition, layout and buyer type. A lightly furnished house can feel homely and understandable. An overfilled…
Sometimes buyers can see through contents. Sometimes they absolutely cannot. The answer depends on volume, condition, layout and buyer type.
A lightly furnished house can feel homely and understandable. An overfilled house can obscure space, create concern about condition and depress offers. The right call is strategic, not moral. The property should be presented in the way most likely to help buyers understand it properly.
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