Before you put your home on the market, take a moment to walk through it as if you were a buyer seeing it for the first time. That shift in perspective can completely change how your home feels.
Most of us spend years turning a house into a home. We add personal photos, holiday cards, cultural pieces, and small touches that tell our story. But when it comes time to sell, the goal is to let someone else imagine their story in that space.
Here are a few simple things to consider:
Remove personal photos and cards from the fridge or walls.
Put away cultural items that may feel specific. I am Korean, but if I listed my own place, I would make sure to store things like my rice cooker and cultural things away. Not because I am not proud of my culture, but because I want any buyer to feel like the space could be theirs.
The same goes for religious items. Bibles, crosses, or prayer mats can be meaningful to you but might make it harder for a buyer to picture themselves in the home.
This is not about hiding who you are. It is about helping your home speak to as many people as possible. The cleaner and more neutral the space feels, the easier it is for buyers to see themselves living there. And that can help you sell faster and for more money.
If you have questions or want help getting your home ready for the market, I would love to be a resource.
