Many of us have items for which we have a great fondness.
Maybe it is our lladro figurines or those cute cows in our kitchen that somehow have turned into a 'herd' that continues to grow with each gift giving occassion!
Collections can be distracting to buyers for many reasons. For example, they may have a few of theses same pieces and be admiring yours or the collections are just the opposite of their taste and they just can't understand your choices at all.
Sports memorbilia can also fall into this catagory and should be packed especially if they are signed and 'touchably' displayed.
Show the space not the stuff! A few well placed pieces are best.
If the collections are valuable or irreplaceable they should be packed without question.
Collections are really decor choices and can be quite personal in nature.
Pre-pack to appeal to the widest array of buyers.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Depersonalize Part 1---Remove the Photos
The need to depersonalize a home for sale leaves many homesellers feeling that their home is now devoid of all personality. The object is to show the space not the stuff.
The importance of this task must be understood as an exercise in psychology.
It is hard for buyers to visualize themselves in a home that is full of YOUR family. Depersonalizing benefits the seller as well, once your 'family' is packed away you start to emotionally detach from the house and mentally move on.
Start by packing photos from the main living areas of the home. The large family portraits must go. This will leave an empty space that needs to be filled. Art, of some sort, should be used to replace these photos. Consider borrowing the art instead of making a purchase.
Smaller, colorful photos are are next on my list too pack. People get caught up in your lives actvities and forget to look at the house. They may remember that you went to see the great pyramids in Egypt but forget the beautiful built-in bookcase in the family room!
Black and white photos are the exception to the rule. They come across like art so they are perfectly fine for most areas in the home as long as they are not used to excess.
If you're having a hard time packing all of your family photos, the hallway is the best place to display them. The reason being, this is a pass through and not a room to be viewed for space or living. The gallery should be kept to a minimum.
By pre-packing photos you allow the buyers to see themselves living in your house making their own memories.
The importance of this task must be understood as an exercise in psychology.
It is hard for buyers to visualize themselves in a home that is full of YOUR family. Depersonalizing benefits the seller as well, once your 'family' is packed away you start to emotionally detach from the house and mentally move on.
Start by packing photos from the main living areas of the home. The large family portraits must go. This will leave an empty space that needs to be filled. Art, of some sort, should be used to replace these photos. Consider borrowing the art instead of making a purchase.
Smaller, colorful photos are are next on my list too pack. People get caught up in your lives actvities and forget to look at the house. They may remember that you went to see the great pyramids in Egypt but forget the beautiful built-in bookcase in the family room!
Black and white photos are the exception to the rule. They come across like art so they are perfectly fine for most areas in the home as long as they are not used to excess.
If you're having a hard time packing all of your family photos, the hallway is the best place to display them. The reason being, this is a pass through and not a room to be viewed for space or living. The gallery should be kept to a minimum.
By pre-packing photos you allow the buyers to see themselves living in your house making their own memories.
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