#4511 New Home Furnishings
#4511 New Home Furnishings #4511 Realtor.com displays home fully furnished. Is it typical that homes are sold without furnishings? Yes, it is entirely typical. In fact, it is the standard practice. The vast majority of residential homes are sold completely unfurnished (or "broom clean"), meaning the seller takes all their furniture, art, and personal belongings with them when they move out. What you are seeing on Realtor.com is a marketing strategy. Here is exactly what is happening under the hood, along with what you can actually expect to keep if you buy the house. 1. The Furniture is There for "Staging" The furniture in those listing photos is there to give the rooms scale, define the purpose of a space, and make the home look warm and inviting online. There are two ways realtors do this: Physical Staging: The real estate agent or a professional staging company brings in a truckload of high-end furniture, rugs, and art just for the photography and open hou...