It's called PERSONAL taste for a reason!

Ok, maybe I watch too much HGTV, lol. But come on..... it's a well know fact that people trying to sell their homes have a better shot of a faster sale with a higher profit if they lose their personal junk, er, stuff. So why do people remain stubbornly attached to their ruffled valances or mallard duck wallpaper borders???? And it's not just the ugly stuff either. It's everything that isn't universally attractive. Ultra modern, stark interiors that look like a scene out of a sci-fi movie are not appealing to 90% of buyers either. So, what to do?

Think:

BORING!!!!!!

If it is beige, plain, and has simple classic lines it will help. Add interest in small TEMPORARY things. Like a vase of bright cut flowers. Or a colorful throw blanket across the foot of the bed. Anything that a potential buyer can think "Oh, that will be leaving with them so who cares if I hate purple?" Sounds easy. So why is it so hard for some people to see that? Do they not WANT to sell their homes? Why did they list them in the first place then?

And before anyone argues (yes, I am delusional enough to think that people ARE reading this, lol) that the potential buyers should know that wallpaper can be removed and paint colors can be changed, it doesn't matter. First impressions count.