Having Pictures of Yourself & Your Family
People interested in buying your house would like to envision themselves and their families building a new life in that space. For that reason, it is best to pack those pictures in a safe place—you can unpack them right away when you are enjoying your new life in a new home.
Boxing it up
Having boxes scattered all over the house is not appealing to prospective home buyers and can distract them from seeing the true potential of the home. It is best to either host an open house with your nicely arranged furniture, or a completely empty house.
Expressing Your Personal Taste Too Much
As far as sports teams, religion, and/or political artifacts, it is best to pack those up while staging your home. These objects might stand in your way of selling your house. Be neutral and remember that your visitors are trying to visualize themselves in this house.
Leaving Imperfections
Your home should look its best when hosting an open house or giving a tour to potential buyers. Buyers don’t want to see what they will have to fix right away after purchasing the house. These imperfections can stand between you and a successful sale.
Pets
If you own a dog, cat or any other animal that is not a fish, it’s best to keep them out of the house while hosting an open house. Even though your pet is adorable and well behaved, some people feel uncomfortable around pets and can be distracted from the tour. For that reason, take your pets for a nice walk or ask a friend or family member to watch them until the open house is done. Your pet will surely enjoy the outing.
Via: MSN