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To birdhouse or not to birdhouse? That is the question I'm asking...

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Burnet

So, my own home in Minneapolis, MN is on the market (and boy am I a tough client!).  Here is my question: we have birdhouses as caps on all our fence posts (about 30) on our lot.  The bird houses are all white, and are on a picket fence.  They house robins and wrens (and spiders!).  Our neighbors love them, we love them, I've had people stop me on the sidewalk and comment that they love them.  Recently, we got feedback from one of the showing agents that he and his clients thought they really detracted from the house and that he really hopes we will remove them.  They are not to everyone's liking, I'm sure--  Would you be kind enough to look at this photo and tell me what you think?  We live on a busy corner in a busy city neighborhood.  This is the photo I have on the MLS as the primary photo, and also on the feature sheets.  Your candid responses are most appreciated!  If you want to see the virtual tour, it is on my website, www.ShawnaGibson.com under "featured homes."

 3758 Garfield front pic