Bette, I agree - not just religious symbols - many personal items are best stored away so buyers get to see the home and not the stuff in it.

Bette - I agree with Debbie. It is, probably, yes and no. On the one hand if people still live there, they shouldn't make too much sacrifices. But if they can and are willing, then why not?

I would keep mine up, God stays out front and center whether I am selling or not.

Thanks Bet for the reblog. This seller was sensitive to the unrest in the world. I can appreciate his thinking.

We are becoming too politically correct, we need to take a step back and focus on the fact, there is something about similar buyers purchase homes from the people before them...Endre

As a home stager I'm constantly recommending the removal of religious items. Anything that defines who lives in the home should be removed.

Bette,

 This was a good re-blog and yes unfortuantely you do have de-personalize your home not everyone has your taste or your beliefs!

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).