Any realtor who has shown real estate will tell you that a buyer's eyes will lock on to the seller's personal items, (ie. wedding photos -see below) like a heat seeking missile.
That's why when preparing a home for sale stagers will start by having the seller de-personalize the property.
We often suggest that the seller box up (since they are going to be moving anyway) or put away all family photos, awards, trophies, diplomas, children's artwork and religious artifacts.
Why do we suggest this? Simple: You want potential buyers to focus the property and see it as a home for themselves.
To reinforce my point... enjoy these little photographic gems I thought cought the magic of that special day.
Smile and have a great weekend...
Craig
Obviously Craig, you are not a Realtor. We look at homes day in and day out. It's a boring job. Photos like these help us get through the day. Now you want to remove them and make us look at one more boring, dull, staged home.
What's with you anyway?
No doubt, Craig. I have had more people (while doing virtual tours) shake their heads at me and say "Can you believe that realtor wanted me to remove my PICTURES???" or "I just can't bring myself to take down the pictures my daughter made in Kindergarten from the refrigerator. It's *HER* space!!" I just tell them I've heard they can get more for their home if buyers can envision themselves and their own pictures & furniture..
What can ya do?
Craig, you just took the cake--right out of the eatting bride's mouth. Those are hilarious. Love the Vera Wang gown in photo number one. I've been in a slump....comedy wise. I've got to get churning!
Bonnie Cox - Denver & Metro Denver
I would agree, pictures like those probably should be removed.