If You Really Intend to Sell, De-Clutter Your Home Now

Sellers should know that potential homebuyers want to know two things when they look at a home.  They wonder if you are serious about selling, and they want to be able to envision their belongings in the living room, bedroom and kitchen.

The latter is difficult to do if every space of the house is stuffed with your mementos, toys, tools and electronic gadgets. 

Sellers can help realtors close the deal by de-cluttering the house.

Each room, area and space has its own unique characteristic and needs to be displayed in the best possible light, to show the highest potential value of the home. 

Remember, the market is continuing on the same downward trend and prospective homebuyers need an emotional attachment to overcome the financial reality. 

Sellers have to provide that opportunity.  For some, it might be the spacious kitchen counter tops and huge pantry; the master bedroom with all of the closet space; the cozy family room with the fireplace shelving displays. For others, it could be the massive space that the full-finished basement provides; or the ample room of the two-car garage, which also accommodates the bicycles and the lawnmower.

Now that you know your mission, develop a game plan. Consider donating items to a charitable organization, or hire a home organizing service.

Do not hold a garage sale.  While it’s a great idea in theory, it is too time consuming. 

Remember, the idea is for your realtor to get the highest possible value for your home in the shortest amount of time. The shortest amount of time comes about as the buyer forms an attachment to you home.