Sellers may be thinking about whether it’s better to show their homes before or after they’ve moved all of their furniture, electronics and personal items out of the residence. There are pros and cons to each situation. There is often a fair amount of effort and time spent on each approach, regardless of which one is chosen. . Here are a few advantages and disadvantages of showing your home empty or showing your home staged as it’s currently situated.

Some homeowners may need a short sale in certain instances. A short sale is the sale of a home at its fair market value, even though the seller’s mortgage is greater than that dollar amount. There are many reasons why this occurs. The seller may need to sell their house due to bankruptcy, divorce, sudden change of job or income, or other circumstances. This may make the home harder to sell, but it’s not always impossible.