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Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude (eXp Realty of California, Inc.)

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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Luckily I would in a market that is all about the ocean views so we have a lot of glass walls. Art is art but no porno art in my listings! I have never seen weapons on the walls except for a samari sword which was cool. I had a listing of one of a famous rocker once and there was a huge portrait of him and I asked to have it removed because it was a big distraction.

Jan 15, 2016 09:05 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Jeff. I read about this topic all the time, most know if they need to de-clutter, all the items you mention could be part of the mission.

Jan 15, 2016 04:49 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

That is more than one question, Jeff (LOL)!

Depending on the art work ... maybe. 

All the rest of it ... take it down.

Jan 15, 2016 10:12 AM
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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Jeff,
My expert stager Kim Gaston coordinates with our sellers what to leave on the walls and take down. It is a case by case discussion.

Jan 16, 2016 03:31 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

In addition to those you mentioned, I would also include any artwork that involves velvet should be removed.  

Jan 15, 2016 10:04 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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No. Possibly. Maybe. No. No. :)

Jan 15, 2016 07:58 PM
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Fred Hafdelin
Weichert Realtors - Mountain Lakes, NJ

No Family pictures, no posters, no team flags, no deer heads, no confererate flags. ( I did once have a listing that had a confederate flag on their bedroom wall.)

Jan 15, 2016 05:58 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Anything that makes a home for sale too personal and tell too much about the homeowners should be removed. 

Jan 15, 2016 04:15 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Jeff Dowler CRS - religious picutes are a big 'NO-NO' for sure.

Nude - it depends.....

Family pictures - avoid at all cost.

Weapons - again, a big 'NO'.

Less is better is what I can say.

Jan 15, 2016 02:02 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I don't want sterile looking for sure. But I do recommend taking down nudes and if they have family overkill 

Jan 15, 2016 01:41 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I prefer as little as possible.  If they are living in the home I understand a few extra items.  I have a listing right now that the homeowners have not gotten all their collectibles removed. Some prospects love it and others can't imagine their stuff in there.  It's a challenge. Artwork & paintings are viewed different from each person. Weapons? No. Religious?  Prefer not. Nude paintings should be removed. Family photos very minimal. 

Jan 15, 2016 12:42 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Cut down on pictures, weapons are right out, nudes are for your eyes only, religion in moderation.

Jan 15, 2016 11:52 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Clean and lean and less is more. I would rather see blank walls than items that could distract or offend.

Jan 15, 2016 11:19 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I think a few family photos are okay - weapons no, nudes no - no stuffed heads, no jewelry left out, minimal religous artwork - declutter is the key

Jan 15, 2016 10:58 AM
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Artwork if it enhances the space.  Religious artifacts, paintings of nudes, and family photos can be distracting to a buyer.  I would pack them up. 

Jan 15, 2016 10:46 AM
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Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

Family pictures distract a buyer.  I recommend valuables be out of sight.  The weapons are probably valuable.  Some things depend on your area.  In California nudes would be more acceptable.  I am in the Bible belt.  When people call it the bible belt, they mean it.  No nudes here.

Jan 15, 2016 10:27 AM
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Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

When it comes to "staging" the home, whether on the walls, shelves, refrigerator or above the kitchen cabinets I suggest removing ANYTHING that is a distraction. Paintings of nudes and animal heads are included!

Sep 10, 2016 01:01 AM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Jeff - I would say not to family photos, nude paintings, religious artifacts, and weapons. Artwork, most should be okay.

Jan 18, 2016 11:28 AM
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Kim Gaston
RE/MAX Advantage Realty - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs REALTOR®, CNE (719)661-6987

Jeff, I kindly suggest to David Gibson's sellers to get an early start on packing. Artwork needs to be the right scale for the room and usually its too small. Hire a stager for an 1-2 hr. consultation to help your seller with the best furniture placement, creative room problem solving, and to diplomatically deliver news you'd prefer not to address with your coveted listing. We're expertly trained to wear the "bad" guy hat.

Jan 17, 2016 12:23 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I really need to de clutter my office. It's time for a cleaning out. Maybe I will save that for the next snowy weekend. 

Jan 16, 2016 01:43 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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I think that most will agree that all of that stuff should be put away until after the sale.

Jan 16, 2016 08:20 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Safety and security are my big issues.  I have found that homes that have the nonrmal stuff on the walls do NOT distract my clients and usually makes they feel like we are looking a a home and not just a house

Jan 16, 2016 01:20 AM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I always provide a consulation for my sellers with a stager to cover all these items..I also send my sellers links to Kathy Streib 's post who provides no-nonsese, sensible advice P.S. she hates the word de-clutter

Jan 15, 2016 10:35 PM
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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

We showed a condo last week with a photo of the 88 year old owner when she was in ther 30's...it was a NUDE self-portrait and she pointed it out to our buyers...

Jan 15, 2016 10:34 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Clear the decks!

Jan 15, 2016 10:27 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I would say it all has to go. I have some pictures i just took for a new blog with a wall of martial arts swords, stars etc that the buyers kid loved. and yes shooting stars do stick in walls when thrown...

Jan 15, 2016 09:41 PM
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Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

On your list I would say take down the pictures of nudes, weapons, art work - depends on what it is.  I would suggest having as little on the walls as possible.  Sometimes family photos can take up an entire wall, and sometimes they are tastefully done with just a small area.  If you have all of the pictures of your kids growing up down a long hallway, I would suggest taking all of it down and leaving the hallway bare.  Basically less is more when thinking of de-cluttering.

Jan 15, 2016 09:34 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Unless it's good artwork and properly hung, most everything else is distracting to a buyer. Less is more I always say. And I find that buyers like homes with a minimum of nail holes from where stuff was hanging.

Jan 15, 2016 09:20 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No. 

Jan 15, 2016 08:58 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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That all depends on your clients.

Jan 15, 2016 08:18 PM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Jeff. The property should look gender neutral.

Jan 15, 2016 05:49 PM
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

Everything in extreme moderation.  It also depends on the home and its location.  I have a listing that has wonderful hunting land.  There are a few animals on the wall.  I wouldn't recommend that for a house in the city, though it is fairly common around my location.

Jan 15, 2016 09:08 AM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

All personal things get packed up including photos and collectables.  Besides, they are moving, they have to pack up anyway!

Jan 15, 2016 09:08 AM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

LOL no nudes or even family photos Jeff. I think it is best to keep a generic look.

Jan 15, 2016 08:58 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Family Photos - Out

Art Work - OK

Paintings of Nudes - Out

Religious artifacts - Out

Weapons - Out

Good luck Jeff

Jan 15, 2016 08:38 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Empty walls that have no holes would be best.

Jan 15, 2016 08:19 AM