One of the biggest problems that must be addressed when preparing your home for sale is clutter. Those treasures scattered around your home represent distractions and potential turn-offs to possible buyers, who have a tendency to remember cluttered homes for their clutter, not their true merits. This is not unlike homes that have been over-personalized, and are remembered for their orange shag carpet, polka dot window coverings, or strange furnishings. Sorry, but the sad truth is that
clutter and/or over-personalization drive buyers away to neater homes wih more general appeal!
Whether you plan to sell in the near future or not, here's a new (2010) book on overcoming clutter. At the time of this posting, it was rated 5 Stars on Amazon.com after 17 online reviews.
Come to think of it, relatives and guests probably remember the same things about your home as potential buyers! - David
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