Today we toured a new townhouse listing in a popular area of northern Santa Clara. The owners had moved out, and it was beautifully staged, something that Realtors and buyers have come to expect. The "twist" is that the furniture was bought, not rented, from a warehouse that stocks good quality used furniture. The living room, dining room, and bedrooms were attractively decorated, with finishing touches, such as throw pillows, mirrors, and art, provided by the sellers and the Realtor.(Most of us keep a collection of mini-staging items, including towels and linens.)
The cost of purchasing the furniture was actually less than we pay stagers, and the advantage is that there is no ongoing rental fee if the place takes longer than a month to sell...quite possible in a changing market. When the house is sold, the buyers might want to keep the furniture, or if not, it can be a generous donation to charity.
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