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NGPR: Tips on selling a house
We've decided to put our house on the market. This is our first home so we've never gone through this process before. I know the typical stuff - keep it clean, get things organized, declutter, etc. I'm wondering though, should we really take down our personal pictures? We only have a collage of pictures in one hallway and two pictures of my stepdaughters hanging on the walls. All other personal pictures are sitting on accent tables. The rest of the decor is just neutral pieces.
Also, our master bedroom has dark red curtains and bedding. We can open the curtains for more light to come in during showings, but do you think it would be beneficial to switch to lighter, more neutral bedding and curtains?
Lastly, should we create a binder of pictures that shows the before and after of the home from all the remodeling we've done? Or maybe frames with before and afters in each room?
Re: NGPR: Tips on selling a house
Yes, take down all personal photos and items. You want the potential buyers to feel like it could be their home and not like they're touring your home. I think before/after pics would be fantastic. We put out pics of the building process for our last 2 houses. We also created a flyer with information from our perspective about the home, neighborhood, etc "We love this neighborhood b/c XYZ, you'll love this house because it has XYZ which is our favorite feature... etc". We received great feedback, both times, on those things.
I think leaving your bedding and stuff the same is fine, just make sure it's tidy. And if you are able to be there just before a showing, turn on all the lights in the house (even closets) and open blinds/curtains so the house is as bright as possible!
I always, always, always recommend putting at least 1/3 of your belongings in storage.. be it an attic or offsite. You want to show off all the storage, whether you have a bunch or a little. Make closets appear almost empty. It's a pain, but if you leave all your crap in there, people will only see a crowded closet full of crap.
And again, definitely take down personal stuff. Light a candle or buy some wallplugs or something so it smells fresh 
In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my LIGHT, my STRENGTH, and my SONG!
T-TTC since Dec 2008. PCOS/nonexistant cycles(anovulation) and endo. HSG in '10 revealed both tubes blocked. Lap surgery in Dec '10 to correct. Failed Clomid/IUI and injectable(Bravelle)/IUI cycles so far.
I would change out the curtains in the bedroom.
The binder is a great idea to me. I love before and afters!
TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
~Started acupuncture in May 2014~
~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~
In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my LIGHT, my STRENGTH, and my SONG!
T-TTC since Dec 2008. PCOS/nonexistant cycles(anovulation) and endo. HSG in '10 revealed both tubes blocked. Lap surgery in Dec '10 to correct. Failed Clomid/IUI and injectable(Bravelle)/IUI cycles so far.
The office/bedroom is probably fine as long as it's clean and it doesn't look cluttered with furniture. Just do what you can to make it look as big as possible. Maybe take out the bookshelf, unless you need it. I think leaving the playroom as is is fine also, again, as long as it's decluttered and picked up. People will know that it can be used as a bedroom.
While you want to make it as spacious as possible, you DO have to still live there while selling
People understand! As long as it's decluttered and you keep toys/clothes/etc up, I think it'll be fine. Good luck!! Selling is exciting and frustrating all at the same time!
In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my LIGHT, my STRENGTH, and my SONG!
T-TTC since Dec 2008. PCOS/nonexistant cycles(anovulation) and endo. HSG in '10 revealed both tubes blocked. Lap surgery in Dec '10 to correct. Failed Clomid/IUI and injectable(Bravelle)/IUI cycles so far.
In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my LIGHT, my STRENGTH, and my SONG!
T-TTC since Dec 2008. PCOS/nonexistant cycles(anovulation) and endo. HSG in '10 revealed both tubes blocked. Lap surgery in Dec '10 to correct. Failed Clomid/IUI and injectable(Bravelle)/IUI cycles so far.
TTC#1 July 2010 PCOS dx April 2011 DS born: February 21, 2012
TTC#2 June 2013 MMC Sept 2013 (partial molar), CP 02/2014 DS2 born: December 5, 2014