If you have already moved out of the house you are selling, you generally have two choices. You can do home staging-either on your own or by hiring a professional-or you can let the house be shown empty. There are pros and cons to both, although many will lean toward the staging option. Consider the possible benefits of showing an empty home, however, before you spend money and time on staging.

• A Blank Slate

When a buyer comes into an empty home, it is easier to visualize their own items in the home. They can picture just where their couch will fit, where to wall mount the big screen TV, and which wall will best showcase their favorite painting. The blank slate that is provided by an empty home lets the imagination of the buyer take over, allowing them to see the house as they would make it and not as you have made it.

• A Cost Savings

Professional home staging can be expensive. So can renting furniture on your own. Leaving the home empty saves you all of those potential costs, and if it means the house takes a little longer to sell, you have still come out on top in the money department. Especially if you are on a tight budget, home staging might be a cost you just can't afford.

• Less To Worry About

There is nothing to steal or damage in an empty home, so you don't have to worry about anything being ruined during an open house or a showing. You can also rest easy knowing that there is no real reason for anyone to break into a home that is standing empty.

The temptation to save yourself the cost of hiring a real estate agent when selling your home can be overwhelming, and with more websites, books, and other resources popping up that claim to give you all the know-how and tools you'll need to sell your home yourself, why should you consider hiring a REALTOR® at all? Like any job that requires a lot of insider knowledge and experience, hiring a REALTOR® will ensure that you are getting the best price for your house with the minimal amount of work and worry. Not convinced? Here are just a few of the best reasons why no homeowner should sell their home without one.

• Real Estate Experts Are Just That

Would you represent yourself in court, or prescribe yourself medicines? Then why would you sell your greatest and most valuable asset without an expert. Selling your home requires considerable knowledge of the housing market and real estate law, among other things, and you'll want to be sure your investment is well represented.

• We Keep Bottom-Fishers Out Of Your Way

The “for sale by owner” sign is often seen as an easy mark by some serious buyers. When selling your home you want to get the best price possible, and knowing more than your bidders is the best way to ensure that you are on the winning end of the deal. We professionally research and calculate exactly your home's potential worth, and can help you get that price.

• We Know How To Market Your Home

Getting the best price for your home and having it sell quickly requires more work than simply putting up a for sale sign on the front lawn. We know how to market your home, and have resources available to them that you as an individual seller do not. They can also give you the best advice on anything you may need to do to prepare your home for its highest possible resale value.

• We Know The Business Of Selling A Home

We can prepare you for all the business and legal requirements of selling your home, and can make the actual work simpler and quicker.

Though you may think that saving the commission cost of hiring a professional to be in your best interest, our professional fee in many cases be less than what you would have made without us. It is certainly worth it, considering the time and effort we can save you and the know-how we can contribute to the sale of your home.

While your home may work just as it is for you and your family and you don't want to invest any more time or money into your property, there are a few necessary steps that every homeowner should take in order to ensure that their home will sell quickly and at the highest price possible.

1. Contact A Real Estate Expert-

A REALTOR® can give you advice on what your property's potential value may be, what improvements your home needs to get the best price, and the best strategy to use to market your home.

2. Have Your Home Professionally Cleaned-

While this may seem like an unnecessary expense, it can give your home that fresh appearance that really appeals to potential buyers.

3. Make All Necessary Minor Repairs-

This is an inexpensive way to give your home a finished look and will convince potential buyers that the home is in good repair. This includes fixing any damage to walls and ceilings, installing new faucets or lighting fixtures, and making any cosmetic changes to the kitchen and bathrooms that will give your property a modern appearance.

4. Clear The Clutter-

Giving your home an open and clean appearance can definitely make a huge difference in attracting buyers. Be sure you tidy any messy areas of the home, and depersonalize it by removing most photos and any items or collections that may distract buyers during open houses or while looking at pictures of your home.

5. Look At Your Home From A Buyer's Perspective-

Because you are use to it, sometimes you may not notice small imperfections or areas of your home that seem not to flow with the rest of the house. Try to take a walk through your home and on your property with fresh eyes, and be as critical as you would be if you were looking to buy your home again.