Clearing
the Way for an Offer
On of the more important tasks on your list as you get your house ready
to sell is to clear out the clutter! While it’s sometimes hard to
do, and not all that exciting, you’d be surprised at how much clutter
can affect people’s perception of your home. After years of living
in the same home, clutter collects in ways and places you don’t
even realize! Clutter can collect on shelves, counters, closets, garages,
attics, and basements. To make your home seem as bright, airy, and spacious
as possible, you’ll want to open as much clear space as possible.
But how? The best way is to take a step back and pretend you are an interested buyer. All bias aside, how would you perceive your surroundings? Perhaps you can let a friend help point out certain trouble areas or even ask me for some quick pointers. I want to see you succeed and we’ll pay close attention to even the finest of points so that you maximize that closing price.
Let’s start with the kitchen. After all, basements and attics are supposed to store clutter, right? :) So let’s work on the most important room in the house.
First, get everything off the counters, and I mean everything! Even the toaster should be placed in a cabinet. Keep in mind that some buyers will open the cabinets to check out space so don’t just toss everything in there haphazardly. If your kitchen looks crammed and short on space, or if your cabinets, pantry, and drawers look jam-packed full of stuff, it sends a message that there just isn’t enough room. An ideal situation is to have as much empty space as possible.
Next let’s venture into your closets. You may think closets are safe from prying eyes, but not when you’re selling a home. Closets are famous for accumulating clutter such extra clothes, shoes, game pieces, broken toys, and boxes you’ve all but forgotten about. Do your best to at least organize the closets so that your home looks spacious in all aspects.
Let’s now take a look at the layout of your rooms. Many people have too much furniture in certain rooms, not for living, but for creating the perception of space and roominess. Try to rearrange furniture to allow for an easy walking path throughout the home and to create an ambience of space and comfort.
Finally, let’s concentrate on areas that often have “acceptable” clutter. You certainly don’t have to eliminate everything, just try and have some clutter organization. Basements, garages and attics accumulate more than just clutter…in many cases they also accumulate junk. These areas should be as empty as possible so that buyers can imagine what they would do with the space. Remove anything that is not essential and take it to the storage area or have a moving sale.
You’ll
find that clearing out the clutter will not only pave the way to more
offers, but also to a more streamlined moving experience. If you need
help getting your house ready to sell, I can certainly help you! Put my
experience to work for you and you’ll appreciate how even the smallest
of details are tended to.
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Jim Finseth,
MBA
950 Artesia Blvd.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: (310) 994-1800
Email: info@LAdreamhome.com
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