If You Want To Sell Your Home, Hide This One Thing

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When you’re preparing your home to sell, there are certain things on the checklist.

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Clear the countertops – yes, all of them. Yeah, it does look naked to you, but it won’t in pictures. Declutter like a motherf**ker. Everyone loves to stash stuff in the garage and shove stuff in closets. I once saw toys hidden behind a shower curtain in the bathtub. A better idea? Invest in a storage unit.

The No. 1 reason people move? They want more space. If they tour your home and it’s busting at the seams, they’ll think, “Well, gee, this one doesn’t have any more space than the one we’re in now. Better not buy it.” Or so the psychology goes.

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Take down personal photos. People want to see themselves in your home. Not the Olin Mills from ‘88.

Remove religious artifacts. That’s the wrong word, but you get the gist.

In Texas, remove any team memorabilia. Y’all know we’re nuts, right?

It also goes without saying that you should probably remove anything political. Everyone likes neutral colors. And also, neutral homes.

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You know what one thing isn’t on the checklist of things to store? SQUATTY POTTYS. And for the love, people, please hide them. Literally every time someone sees one, they’re reminded they’re buying your gently used turd toilet. It’s unsettling at best. Gag-inducing at worst.

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Here’s another one – stash your Tushys. Not your actual rear ends, but those clip-on bidets that have become the rage and according to Jason Bateman of Smartless (and some other stuff, too), shoot a geyser up your keister.

Guess what? NO ONE WANTS TO THINK OF YOU AND YOUR BUTT AND YOUR BUTT BUSINESS WHEN THEY’RE LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME.

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It’s a real trend, gang, and we need to shut it down. While we’re at it, let’s tuck away those Cottonelle Flushable Wipes, too. Because we all know your little doodoo hands have been all over them.

You know one time I came across a listing where “bidet” was listed under the exclusions. Like, really? Ya think? I’m totally okay with a pre-owned home, but that generosity doesn’t extend to a pre-owned Fanny Fountain.

The end.

Hide your Squatty Pottys.

Please.

Nikki Lott Barringer is a freelance writer and licensed real estate agent at Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty.

6 Comments

  1. Teri on April 29, 2022 at 9:53 am

    Love your great sense of humor. I got a great laugh this morning. I agree with all that you said, it is sooo true. Thanks so much for the information.

  2. Dr. Timothy B. Jones on April 29, 2022 at 12:17 pm

    A new low Candy. It’s not funny (unless you enjoy childish humor), it’s just gross. Any realtor worth their salt would cover this with their client. It’s unnecessary here. Where is Jon Anderson and some serious reporting?

    • Candy Evans on April 29, 2022 at 12:20 pm

      Dr. Jones we are sorry to offend, but this is a serious concern. I have 2 of these things and am wondering if I should just exclude the commodes… take them with me. As they do in Europe. Remember I am married to an ob/gyn so we have a lot of bottom humor… and our serious stories are abundant. I was just on WBAP Ernie Brown talking our high property tax bills!

  3. Alicia on April 29, 2022 at 1:41 pm

    Best write up ever! Not only is it humorous and fun to read everyone is laughing and nodding their heads agreeing at the same time. Keep up the good work!

  4. Sue Tarantino on April 30, 2022 at 9:34 am

    Nikki, I can tell you wrote an article before I see your name! Love the humor and straight forward talk! You rock girl!

  5. JuliaK on April 30, 2022 at 4:42 pm

    LOL! I totally agree.

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