Don’t Make It Personal: Why Statement Features Can Turn Off Buyers

Don’t Make It Personal: Why Statement Features Can Turn Off Buyers 

Why do estate agents tell sellers not to over-personalise their property?

Let’s look at the reasoning behind this common piece of property advice.

The psychology of property hunting

Most buyers don’t choose a home based on logic; they’re driven by

emotion.

They want to walk into a property and envision themselves living there.

If confronted with another person’s private possessions and individual tastes, buyers can feel uncomfortable and be put off.

Tips to de-personalise your home

Tone down brightly coloured walls. Red, mustard, candy pink and lime green can be turn-offs.

Put quirky paraphernalia and personal collections into storage. They could deter buyers.

Remove family photos, birthday cards and paperwork from display.

Tidy up so that yesterday’s socks and dirty dishes aren’t on show.

Ask your agent for advice about presenting your home.

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