CHAPTER 7 The Three D's
DEPERSONALIZE
Staging is readying the home to show to potential buyers; you must encourage them to visualize living in the home itself, not in your home. Depersonalizing the home involves removing your personal items, such as photos, trophies, and collectibles. Knickknacks and wall decor are also personal taste items that may distract buyers from seeing the home as theirs. It’s not personal, but not many people will appreciate your beer can collection, antique kitchen accessories, overstuffed closets, VHS/CD/DVD/records 43
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