Buyers don’t want to buy your home, they want to buy your house and turn it into their home. They will fall in love with your house when they can imagine themselves living there and your house as their own. Upon entering your house, everyone will know it is lived in, but they do not need to see all the evidence. That’s why show homes are always anonymous and you’ll never see a family portrait or anything personal. It may be a good idea to put away personal belongings such as, family photographs or pictures on the refrigerator. For you, photographs may make a house a home and display your personal touch, but for the buyer, it may appear too personal.

Pack away into storage the following, to make your house look lived-in, without looking like anyone actually lives there:

  • All family photos
  • Children’s artwork
  • Holiday souvenirs
  • Trophies & certificates
  • Collectible items