Psst! Don’t tell anybody but you don’t really have to de-personalize everything.
Not surprisingly this tip comes with exceptions.
I tell sellers that it’s perfectly acceptable to leave out a few personal photos while their home is on the market. Look no further than those brand new, professionally staged, model homes for examples. Nearly all of them now feature at least a handful of photos of the family that allegedly lives there.
I’ve also had sellers tell me that it makes them feel better to be able to keep their grandkids photos out on the dresser, etc.
If you have some photos that are displayed in pretty or artistic frames or in creative groupings go ahead and leave them out. (Note I said “some.”)
The 6 billion photos on the piano or china hutch will have to go though. That just looks cluttered. Besides who wants to keep all of those things dusted while the house is on the market anyway?
If you happen to have collections that would upset others - such as the nude photos of you with that giant snake (don’t laugh, it’s happened) - those really need to go. The collection of Harley Davidson/ Bud Light posters covering up the flaws on the basement walls need to go too. (Then fix the flaws!)
The key here is: a few photos, artfully displayed, that are of a non-controversial nature are more than fine to leave out.
photo credit: destinelee
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