Should I stage an empty house?

[Nick R.]

Hey all! I'm flipping a house and am weighing my options if I should hire a stager or not. I really don't think I'll have the margins to pay a stager but am considering hiring a "virtual stager" or just leaving the newly remodeled house vacant. What are your guys thoughts??

[Andy Luick]

When I was selling my flips retail, I always staged them and often sold the furniture off with the houses. I usually would add an unusual piece....a higher end upholstered piece or a lecorbeusier (spelling sorry!) chaise lounge that was pretty cool. I usually buy highend stuff at estate sales or craigslist.