Letting Go of the Clutter in your Saugeen Shores Home

Posted Jan. 7th 2012 under Real Estate Tips

When prospective buyers walk through your home, they tend to imagine it as if it were their own. You can help them envision their dream space by presenting a clean, clutter-free environment.

Here's How...

New Perspective

Bring a friend, a Saugeen Team Realtor or home stager to help point out overlooked problem areas of clutter. When you live in a space, you get used to a space. You don't see what others see. Trust their advice.

Remove Personal Items

Put away family photos, souvenirs, knick-knacks and personal items. These items are special to you, but the prospective buyer wants to envision their own personal items in your space. So, help them out.

Clean, Clear Surfaces

Clear off counters, especially in kitchens and bathrooms, storing away small appliances and miscellaneous personal items. Scrub down the surfaces and perhaps even put out a bouquet of flowers.

Create Ease of Movement

Remove and store extra furniture to create open areas that promote easy foot traffic through your home.

Show Off Storage Space

Clear out closets, basements and garages as prospective buyers are always on the lookout for ample storage space. Now is a good time to box up unworn clothes, toys and personal items for storage or charity.

Ask the Saugeen Team for tips on how to clean up your clutter.