5 Items in your Property that might put off Buyers
October 5, 2022
A home is a home and it is certainly up to you how you wish to enjoy it and what items you want around you though when it comes to selling we sometimes have to consider the feelings of our potential buyers right? From minimalistic to hoarding, property can contain all sorts when it comes to opening them up to the general public during the period they are on the market – What should we consider to have on show or not when viewings take place:
- Pets: We certainly have a tendency to love our pets here in England and many times these cute additions to the family can be quite appealing and give added warmth to a property. What about those somewhat less common pets such as reptiles or even theraphosidaes (e.g. tarantulas). Comparing a puppy which most people will be attracted to against a snake which most people would be afraid of could effect the overall impression people get from viewing your property.
- Taxidermy: Better known as the art of preserving an animal’s body via mounting or stuffing, taxidermy items can not only be a put off item, but can also cause offence. From fish to life size, fully stuffed black bears, this subject is quite vast in what can be collected. Though there are many collectors and prices are quite high for varied pieces, most people will dislike this subject and might even refuse taking things further with the seller who favours such decor. In the UK, any taxidermist wishing to sell a protected item must be registered with DEFRA and/or APHA, and obtain an Article 10 Licence (A10) to sell any item falling into the current perimeters of the law for that specimen.
- Risqué: From erotic oil paintings to nude photos, yes these are frequently on show in properties, risqué items can certainly be a put off when viewing property and cause embarrassment to include the viewer wanting to end the tour of your property ASAP! Have you any naughty magazines or DVD’s laying about the place?!
- DIY items: If you are in the midst of decorating to renovation works on your property it is best not to leave too many items of evidence around so to cause any suspicion. From pots of paint to plumbing tools, why leave these laying around as people might think that you’ve quickly been temporary fixing any visible issues.
- Politics: Tension remains high, as it usually does, in regards to politics. Though the person viewing your property may in fact totally support the political views you have, not everyone will and opposites in this subject certainly do not attract. Think about keeping your place a politically free zone especially during campaigning times, a vote Labour / Conservative etc poster in the front garden could set things off in a negative way before your potential buyers sets foot on your property.
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