Remember, you need the cash! Staging in Burlington

Janice,

Great advice, yet so simple.  You illustrate how the emotional toll can defeat their ultimate purpose of selling the home, so that there is more cash to split.  A

I've been in this situation many times and it's sometimes very awkward. I had a couple once who couldn't afford two residences so they were still living in the house together during their divorce.

The husband had moved to the guest room...with all his clothing and belongings. He wasn't initially willing to clean up his room.

I had to explain to them that they were exposing their situation to potential buyers because it was obvious what their living arrangement was. If not changed, it was going to cost them money.

He ultimately gave in and allowed us to move his clothing back into the master closet and make it less obvious he was staying in the guest room.

Janice,

This excellent advice and what you say is true! I can't even guess how many times I showed a home and from the moment you walked inside, something was off. And then as soon as you walked into a guest bedroom, there it was, on the floor, a mattress and some clothes, a man's clothing and the room felt cold. You walked into the Master Bedroom, and even though it still looked like a bedroom, well sort of, I guess if you took out all the exercise equipment it might feel like a bedroom but the handwriting was on the wall. If buyers could not be fooled, especially when they opened up the clothes.

This is why I really like this post. You say a lot and your post has value. I hope people who read this, who are in these types of shoes, will take your advice and if they are local and need help in selling their home, they will not hesitate to contact you.

This is very good advice for prospective home sellers.