Tracy > wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
> >
> > Harking back to HGTV (yes, I watch it a lot! LOL), on 'Designed to
> > Sell' they tell you to get stuff off your kitchen counters, even
> > the microwave if possible. They're engaged in "staging" to make
> > the property appeal to all potential buyers. They make people get
> > all the kids toys off the living room floor, for example. (What
> > ever happened to toy boxes?!) They rearrange furniture to highlight
> > features in the room, such as the fireplace if there is one. Stuff
> > like that. But seeing a dish rack on a counter wouldn't be a deal
> > breaker for me. I can easily imagine the space without it!
> >
>
> I agree now about getting rid of the clutter. Buyers do not want to
> see your decorating style - they need to be able to see the
> possibilities.
> Now, I am currently shopping for a new home and when I look at
> listings on line - the pictures are comical. Some people don't even bother
> to
> clean! never mind get rid of the clutter. And this for a photo shoot
> that will be the primary tool for selling their home!!
>
> -Tracy

I know what you mean! There's another show, 'Curb Appeal' (which isn't
about selling but makes a good point). At least mow the lawn and trim the
bushes before someone snaps a photo for the real estate brochure! And hey,
clean up and get rid of the clutter. It's hard to imagine the potential of
a room with 30 years worth of magazines piled up.

Jill