4,584,521
"Stripping" has never been a topic of discussion relative to a listing presentation. Other visual enhancements, sure. Real estate is marketing afterall.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Jeff Pearl
Lovettsville, VA
5,583,328
Andy.... you can't strip a house of finishing touches.... but it cannot be wall to wall photos.... that's nuts.... tastefully done and with the colors that blend well with the rest of the decor.... call a stager!!!
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Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,190,182
Perhaps our stagers could chime in:
Kathy Streib
Sharon Tara
Laura Cerrano
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
1,458,269
I've sold many an artist's homes and their creations are always front and centre. The buyers usually ask if they may buy 1 or 2 pieces. (until they realize the value of course, lol )
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,403,074
I never asked them to change/remove art but there were a few that whole walls of family pictures that I advised to remove it all Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,116,928
A house should not be stripped of everything... personal pictures, yes. Good artwork, placed properly, can enhance the presentation of a home. Is there such a thing as refrigerator art? Everything in moderation.
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
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Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
6,425,063
A clean slate is nice and I generally suggest it.
Though I have seen some interesting and enjoyable artwork at open houses.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,847,781
If there is too much, I tell them cut it in half. No personal photos like a family gallery. No nudes of anybody even the dog!
Refrigerator needs to be naked 24/7 & free of magnets.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,386,761
You have gotten some great answers so far.
It's not cut and dry one way or the other...each home is different...depends on the art, its placement, its size and its subject matter.
The objective is to make the home feel as emotionally and visually appealing as possible. You want buyers' perception to be that the home is well cared for and you want the items in the house to enhance in a positive way.
Bare walls are cold and too much artwork and/or accessories on the walls is distracting. You need the right balance...size and placement make all the difference.
I recommend removal of everything from the sides, front and top of refrigerators....everything.
Personal photos are a given....remove.
Artwork that is religious, political, sexual, or personal should be removed. It could alienate buyers. Sure there are exceptions to the rule, but why take the chance.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,506,973
So long as the home is tastefully decorated, I don't recommend any changes. Removing clutter is always great. If the art could be offensive to some (nude images, overly religious, etc.) I'd ask them to remove them or tone it down.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Sharon Tara
Portsmouth, NH
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
1,712,876
I have been a collector for years especially Japanese co0mtemporary art. If the art is good and tasteful it enhances. One buyer on my personal house years back made an offer that included all my artwork.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,242,204
Yes
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
52,597
I once had a residential listing with a room full of velvet nudes. Yes, you read that correctly, velvet nudes. The seller (a friend of the family) REFUSED to remove them because he felt they were art. The photographer kindly offered to blur the images, and I added a private note in the MLS to forewarn other agents.
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,222,281
Art always helps. I do suggest to have all personal items, photos, and magnets in the fridge remove.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
2,195,399
Personality can be a good thing
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,163,483
As with so many things, I think it depends... what is art, what is not? Is it overdone, could it be offensive or distracting? Sellers need to remember they are selling a house so presenting it in a way that is appealing would be more important than artwork that is either personal to them or could be construed as controversial.
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,245,837
Personal photographs yes. Artwork, that is not offensive in some way, no!
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,773,261
Andrew,
Propertly placed both in luxury and non-luxury homes. A
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
914,098
Never had anyone base their decision on the art in a house.
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,057,564
Art is very subjective. In your picture I would be advising the homeowner to pare it wayyyyyyy down. There's just too much going on there.
If the buyer cannot envision their own stuff in the house, they won't buy the house.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
2,459,453
I think having art on the walls is fine, as long as there is still plenty of wall space visible.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
5,258,256
I have them use tasteful art for staging - and not too much of it. I want the buyers looking at the house, not the artwork!
And, YES, I have them clean off the fridge!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
5,879,716
I did have a listing a few years ago with WAY too much art, and it was expensive too. They understood.
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
2,785,476
Decor sells a home and at the very least remains memorable in some way
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
1,326,224
I urge my clients to de-personalize there homes. It is their home, not their relative, personal photos, art, etc., that is on sale. Don't want to distract buyers.