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Remove Personalized Accessories from Your Louisville Home

After you have followed my advice to create the absolute best Curb Appeal from my article on Top Tips for Selling Your Louisville Home for Top Dollar, you’re ready to set the stage for the interior of your Louisville home, townhome or condo. Removing personalized accessories and excess clutter is the easiest, and one of the most economical ways to get your Louisville home ready for the market.

The White-Glove Inspection

Next, make sure the home is spic and span clean. Have a neutral third party come in and perform a white-glove inspection of your Louisville home. Be sure to apply extra elbow grease to your kitchen and bathrooms. Along the way, organize your countertops and remove excess dishes, and appliances to highlight and maximize your home’s space and storage capabilities.

Organize and Remove The Clutter!

Remove any excess books; toys, computer games, magazines, clothing and anything else that makes the home look disorganized and smaller. If you can’t bear to part with these personal items, you may want to consider renting a storage room or unit for the short term until you move. If your home is filled with oversized furniture, remove unnecessary pieces and open up the room.

De-personalize Your Louisville Home

Because of the competitive nature of the Louisville real estate market, you must make every effort to de-personalize your home. Remove any personal distractions that would hinder or prevent your buyer from seeing him or herself living in your home. Buyers want to visualize their furniture and their possessions in your home. It’s to your benefit to make your Louisville home appear and feel as large and “neutral” as possible. You might love your brightly painted red walls or the vibrant colored carpeting, but buyers will be distracted by your personal taste. A Joe Hampton preferred partner will take care of these odd jobs for you. For a complete list of my preferred partners, go here!

Recommendations for de-personalizing your Louisville home include:

Paint the interior walls a neutral color like beige, white or cream
Replace colorful carpeting with neutral carpeting or tile
Remove and store family portraits and family heirlooms
Avoid cooking greasy or heavily scented foods before a showing