We have discussed the importance of keeping your Tahoe Keys real estate in showing condition during the listing period. After all, listing a home for sale in Tahoe Keys is usually more successful when the home is presented nicely and easy to show. In short: It is all about the presentation. A vase of flowers, extra lighting, a strategically placed mirror to make a room look bigger are all details that can draw a buyer in. So what could possibly turn a buyer away? Plenty actually. Trash, clutter and some things that you would think would be common sense to put away when they are not currently in use. Read on for items that should be hidden before a showing.

Mousetraps, fly strips and basically anything that suggests you may have some nuisance roommates. In fact, leaving any of these items in eye site basically tells potential buyers of your Tahoe Keys home for sale that your home is infested. Living in the mountains, we have our share of critters so it is normal to set out some items simply as a precautionary measure. However, a buyer won’t know that. So hide anything that could possibly suggest the need for pest control.

Drug paraphernalia. This should be a “duh”, however in a state where Marijuana is legal with a license (that is very easy to get), folks can get pretty lax. As this is not everyone’s thing, hide the bong, move the ashtrays and maybe remove that big green leafed poster from the hallway. You can have it in the house, just hide it for the showing.

Firearms and other combat weapons should be locked up safely. If you are into weapons for whatever reason, make sure they are not easily accessible to anyone walking through your home. Whether it is throwing stars, guns, axes, spears from a secluded island you like to vacation on, put them away. If you don’t have a locked safe or cabinet, hide them high up. Not everyone is in to weapons, not to mention children could be touring the home with their parents.

Collections that are well….creepy should maybe be the first thing to pack up when you prep your Tahoe Keys real estate to list. Human skulls, secret potions, your prized clown collection and shrines can freak people out. A young couple who wants to start a family may not be able to get past how they can turn your hobby room into their first born child’s nursery.

Speaking of slightly creepy, maybe this is a good time to move Grandma’s urn to a safe (and hidden) place. This is in both the seller and the buyer’s best interest. You don’t want something fragile and irreplaceable to be accidentally damaged or broken during a tour. Not to mention, the buyer won’t know the story behind it and to be honest-death just doesn’t sell.

Political items should also be tucked safely away. Especially with such a controversial and slightly tense political season in full swing, any kind of presidential endorsement or party affiliation could have you losing out on a great buyer for your Tahoe Keys home for sale.

While this is your home and you likely want it to feel like your home, keeping your Tahoe Keys real estate neutral will attract more buyers. You may want the house going to someone exactly like you, however you would be missing out on a lot of great potential buyers. Think of listing your Tahoe Keys home for sale as a business transaction. When you are at work, you keep your appearance clean and your demeanor professional. Selling your home should be thought of in the exact same way. For more information on ways you can prep your home for sale, give me a call at 530-308-4331.