Having an Open House is definitely an invasion of privacy.  Remember their are strangers going threw your home.  Although I let my clients know the things they should remove when an Open House is held, I thought I would put it in writing. 

1)  Remove spare keys that may be hanging on hooks.

2)  Remove Diplomas and Certificates from the walls.

3)  Remove mail and/or other paperwork and put them away.  (Not in a kitchen draw, buyer usually open kitchen draws!).

4)  Put away jewerly or other small expensive items.

5)  Do not leave the childern's toys out, visiting children may want to play with them and walk out with it.

For additional advice, feel free to contact me at 301-379-8292 or on the we @ www.SheridaStudwood.com.