When prospective buyers view a house, they can immediately be turned off by clutter. It’s hard for people to appreciate a house’s features if they are distracted by items piled around or on top of them. Things that you use regularly or that have accumulated over time can cause buyers to think that your house is dirty and unattractive or lacks sufficient storage space.
Decluttering your home can also make it easier to keep the home clean so you will be prepared for showings, which may be
scheduled on short notice. If you've got a lot of stuff to move out, consider a storage unit to help your store what's still important.
1. When buyers walk into your home, they will immediately
notice whether the entryway is spacious or cluttered. That can affect their
impression of the rest of the house. Keep furniture and artwork to a minimum in
that area and get rid of shoes, mail, keys, and any other unnecessary items.
2. Keep as much kitchen counter space clear as possible so
buyers can appreciate the amount of workspace available. Go through cabinets,
drawers, and shelves to remove anything you don’t need and organize the rest.
3. In the living room and dining room, limit furniture and
decorations. You want people to have the impression that the rooms are spacious
and would be ideal for entertaining, so the more free space, the better.
4. Bedrooms should be clean and beds should be neatly made.
Clothes should be organized in a closet on hangers or shelves. Remove
unnecessary items so the closets appear roomier. Nightstands should only have a
lamp and/or a book. If you have kids, make sure their toys are neatly arranged
on shelves or placed in a toy box.
5. Remove any prescriptions from the bathrooms and organize hygiene
items. Arrange towels neatly and keep extra toiletries in a closet or cabinet.
6. The attic and basement tend to accumulate a lot of
miscellaneous possessions. Take some time to throw away, donate, or store
things you don’t need and arrange the rest in clearly labeled containers to
give prospective buyers the sense that those areas would be large enough for
all their belongings.
If you find that you need to remove some possessions from
your home to prepare it for showings, but you don’t want to part with them
forever, renting a self-storage unit
is a simple and terrific solution. West Bridgewater Self Storage in Massachusetts offers units in
a variety of sizes where you can have access to your belongings 24 hours a day. We also offer a rent and pay online option to make the process smooth and easy. Contact us
today to learn more!