Do I Need to Remove My Religious Symbols?

I always suggest to people to simplify. this may or may not include religious symbols. As long as it is simple and the room photographs well, its fine. If they have several religious items, I think that get's to be an issue- as it may subliminally be offensive to some. On another note- I had a buyer who loved the brass scripture next to a door so much- they asked if the seller would be willing to leave it- and they did. So, I go with common sense- and simplicity!

I think that for many people their religion is very important and as someone who represents them I feel it important to support them.I believe most buyers are interested in the house and not your religion....my 10 cenys worth.

Debbie Reynolds Good Morning Debbie!!  True, BethAnn Long, some buyers love to see a religous symbol.

If I were selling my own home I would not remove it.  It is up to the seller.

Well, it appears to have been said a hundred times and a few different ways, it is best to try to neutralize the home so that potential buyers can visualize themselves in it. However, ultimately this is up to the Seller and their comfort level.  Personally I look at these personal items much like a swimming pool, 1/3 of the potential buyers will like it, 1/3 won't care and the other 1/3 will not get past it and buy something else. 

This is fantastic information. Thank you for sharing and best of luck!

I think most of us have seen a few pictures and gave it the "Oh my God"  I'm glad I have never lost a sale yet because of a religious symbol. I worry more about people that like to open cabinet drawers.... Especially in bedrooms

We are very patriotic with a flag on our coat lapels and my Crucifix is always around my neck no matter if work or leisure here in Myrtle Beach, it is all in the eye of the beholder. I think in today's day and age it is appropriate. We thank a higher power everyday for what we have.

Hi Debbie,no a special Crucifix my daughter gave me on Mother's day after over coming a deadly disease twice.

Yes Debbie, A real blessing to have her with us and give thanks.

Had never thought about it before, and have shown homes with different religous symbols. To the best of my knowledge , it never was a reason for or against an offer on them..

Yes, along with nude paintings and animal heads on the walls.

I think it depends on if the seller is still living in the home.  If they aren't, then it is take them all down and get rid of all photos.  If they are living in the home, the home is still their home, but suggest they tone it down a bit.  I had one potential client who was still going to be living in the home and when I suggested that she take down some personal photos and some religious things, she threw me out.  I do think that photos of nudity must be taken down, as some potential buyers might have children with them.

Lots of interesting viewpoints here, a few of which don't appear completely logical.  The goal is to sell the home, not to broadcast to showing prospects how devout the current owner happens to be.  The "eye of the beholder" may very well be offended by a seller's conspicuous display of religious icons or symbols during a showing.  

A 2012 Gallup poll reports that 77% of Americans identify themselves as Christian.  18% of Americans do not have a specific religious identity, including not only people of other religions, but also those who are non-religious.  

If a seller wishes to risk excluding nearly one-fifth of the population by displaying religious symbols during the showing process, that is their choice. Proselytize all you wish, but doing so when you are searching for a buyer is not a particularly prudent business decision. 

I ask sellers to remove as many personal staff as they can( first of all their personal pictures, valuables, and their religious items, if possible).