05/16/2026
One thing I sometimes recommend sellers do before listing their home is remove visible alcohol bottles from the property.
Not because there’s anything wrong with drinking, but because when you’re selling a home, the goal is to make the space feel as neutral and welcoming as possible to every buyer walking through the door.
Different cultures, lifestyles, and personal beliefs view alcohol differently. Small details can subconsciously affect how people feel inside a home more than most sellers realize.
Now if it’s a luxury property with a custom wine cellar or a beautifully designed bar area, that’s different , at that point it becomes part of the home’s character and experience.
But for most homes, cleaner and simpler usually works best.
Real estate is psychology as much as it is sales.
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