CHAPTER 9 The Three D's
DEPERSONALIZE
Remember the discussion on staging? When readying your home to show to potential buyers, you must encourage them to visualize living in the home, but not YOUR home. Removing all of your personal items such as photos, trophies, and collectibles is the process of depersonalizing your home. Knickknacks and wall décor are also personal taste items that may distract buyers from seeing the home as theirs. Carefully pack and store your treasured items out of sight. Storage units that can be rented monthly are a good option.
DECLUTTER AND DISCARD
It is understandably inconvenient to live in your home without the essentials that you need on a daily basis. However, any extra 54
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