The Habit of Simplicity: Your home is a living space, not a storage space. - Francine Jay

This is challenging for most people because they are emotionally attached to everything in their home. After years of living in the same place, clutter accumulates in ways that may not be evident to the homeowner, but it does affect how buyers view the home. Clutter gathers on shelves, countertops, in drawers, closets, garages, attics, and basements. Take a step back and pretend you are a buyer. Let a friend help point out areas of clutter, as long as you can accept their views without getting defensive. Rely on your agent for assistance as well.

Kitchen Clutter

Begin by decluttering the kitchen counters, organizing cabinets, and storing away everything that isn’t used daily. Find storage space for everything in cabinets and drawers. If you lack cabinet space, clean them out, including rarely used dishes, pots, and pans. Place these items in a box and put the box in storage.

Remember, buyers will open cabinets and drawers, especially in the kitchen, not ideal but it happens. Why? The answer is simple, buyers want to ensure there is enough room for their belongings. If your kitchen cabinets, pantries, and drawers appear jam-packed, it sends a negative message and does not promote an image of ample storage space. The best way to convey ample storage is to create as much "empty space" as possible. If you have a "junk drawer," clear out the junk. Store rarely used items, such as a crockpot, elsewhere. Do this with every cabinet and drawer to create open space.

The area beneath the sink is critical as well. Make sure it is as empty as possible, removing all extra cleaning supplies. Scrub the area down and check for any signs of water leaks that might cause a homebuyer to hesitate in buying your home.

Closet Clutter

Closets are great for accumulating clutter, though you may not think of it as clutter. We are talking about extra clothes and shoes thi things you rarely wear but cannot bear to be without. Do without these items for a couple of months by putting them in storage, because these items can make your closets look "crammed full." Sometimes there are shoeboxes full of "stuff" or other accumulated personal items, too.

Bulky and Patterned Furniture

Keep in mind that bulky furniture can make rooms appear smaller than they actually are, giving buyers the false impression of a cramped home. Consider touring builders’ model homes to observe their furniture arrangements. This can provide you with ideas on which pieces to remove and which to keep. You can also buy neutral-colored covers that perfectly fit your furniture. Additionally, social media platforms such as Etsy and Houzz offer great ideas for home staging and furniture placement.

Basement, Garage, and Attic

Basements, garages, attics, and sheds not only accumulate clutter, but also junk. Clear our and empty the areas as much possible so that buyers. Remove anything that is not essential, donate unused items to charities, or have a garage sale.

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