To be furnished or unfurnished? That is the real estate question.

You’ve staged your home to perfection, and it’s ready to go on the market. Perhaps it looks so great that potential buyers will want your house — and everything inside it. Should you sell your home furnished? Here’s what to consider.

Attracting more buyers. While many people in the market for a new home have their own furniture, some may not. Perhaps it’s their first home and they’re starting from scratch, or their current furnishings just won’t work in the new space — either way they may want what you’ve already thoughtfully designed for the unique space. By offering your home furnished, you could simplify the purchase process and take the guess work out of decorating.

Making a faster sale. Homes that are decorated and staged will not only attract more views, but they will likely result in a faster sale. Potential buyers will be drawn to the finished look, and the fact that they will save on decorating costs is another thing for the “plus” column. Interested parties will bid quickly on a furnished home before someone else snags it.

Dollars and cents. Furnishings are always negotiable in a home sale and are a great way to bring buyers to the table. Including furniture may or may not result in a higher sale price, but it will give you leverage when you’re closing the deal. In addition, leaving your home without having to relocate bulky furniture will save on costly moving expenses. The bottom line: always be open to offering up some of your furnishings — if you can’t make a deal, you can just take it with you!