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Budget Tip of the Day: De-Personalize

Although your family photos are special and should be displayed with pride, when you’re designing to sell your home, you should take them down and replace them with something else. When potential buyers walk through your home, you want them to be able to imagine themselves living there. If things are too personalized, then most people aren’t able to see past what is right in front of their face. Family photos are a perfect example of this. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on new and fancy artwork, but you should replace them with something that will appeal to most people. Here are some easy, inexpensive, diy artwork ideas that will help to get you started. Family photos are just one example. Take a walk through your home and try to pick out things that are very personalized to your taste, and then search for an inexpensive replacement that will appeal to the masses.  Don’t be afraid to call on friends and family for help. They might be able to loan you some items just while you’re trying to sell. The less you have to buy, the better!  Remember that de-personalizing doesn’t mean bland and boring.  Buyers like to see some style, so try to find a good balance.  This living room is a great example of this balance.  It’s fun and interesting, but simple and neutral enough to appeal to most people.

Come back tomorrow for a new designing to sell tip.