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Open House With Audio Components

Hello, we're contemplating on putting our house on the market. I'm in a quandary as to whether I should pack up the stereo and put it away or let it be. I don't want people who come to see the house touching the components or accidentally bumping into them. What did you or what would you have done?

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wyattjw
2 posts
 
I would agree with aewarren...have the room opened but "roped off". Have the system playing something that creates warmth and ambiance. It saves you from having to stage the room and pack the equipment, and will probably help you sell the home and, maybe, add the system into the sale price if you are so inclined...
speakermaster
738 posts
 
You should pack it away you do not want it messed with or i would not want my stuff messed with you never know who will want to touch or mess with it.
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ozzy62
3,130 posts
 
The suggestion of leaving the room open might be problematic. Remember that in most situations, the home owner is not at the residence during a showing. I have never viewed a house for sale with the owners there.

The reason I would pack it up is that the home will probably stage better without the audio gear.

Oz



jperry
2,448 posts
 
I would at least pack up the turntable if you have one.

Suggestions to rope it off are good, but if your move will be soon, why not pack the whole system up now, and not have the possibility of damage?
johnto
1,023 posts
 
I would pack it up. People who don't appreciate audio will see it as wasted space. Usually when staging you want to take a minimalist approach. Comfortable but with space, potential buyers want to imagine how they will use the space.
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