Selling your home is a huge ordeal. Between working with a real estate agent, timing the appraisal, filling out paperwork, and orchestrating open houses, it’s a very stressful time. On top of that, you have to make your home as visually appealing as possible. Even fantastic homes are sometimes left on the market if they’re too cluttered or disorganized. Experts recommend staging your home and storing certain items that might be turn-offs for prospective buyers. Below are five things you should store in a self storage unit while selling your home. 

1. Personal items.
Photos on the fridge and fireplace mantel should be taken down while your home is on the market. If your space is neutral, it will be easier for prospective buyers to imagine themselves in the space.  

2. Ugly furniture.
Old furniture should never be the centerpiece of your living room or dining room. Unfortunately, this furniture will be linked to the overall aesthetic of your home and turn prospective buyers away. 

3. Lawn decor.
You should store your lawn decor in a storage unit while you’re showing your home, not because it’s distasteful, but because it’s subjective. There are a lot of people out there who don’t appreciate lawn decor, so you don’t want to turn any prospective buyers away. 

4. Artwork.
Artwork is also subjective, so even if you think your artwork is a beautiful addition to your home, someone else might have a different opinion. Removing art from your home and placing it in a storage unit decreases the risk that you’ll offend someone’s taste.

5. Collectibles.
If you enjoy collecting things, consider putting them in a storage unit while your home is for sale. Some people just might not understand or appreciate your rare collectible items, and that’s okay. It’s better to give prospective buyers a blank canvas that will allow them to imagine their lives unfolding in your home.