{"id":7488,"date":"2017-06-08T06:01:24","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T11:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=7488"},"modified":"2024-01-30T16:36:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T21:36:10","slug":"declutter-sell-home-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/declutter-sell-home-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Areas to Declutter to Sell Your Home Fast"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A decluttered home speeds up the sale<\/a> of your home.\u00a0 After years of living in your home, you have collected more than 2000 in just three rooms! It’s clear that a new buyer wants to see your home, not all the clutter in it.\u00a0 Realtors know that home buyers see themselves in something beautiful, organized, and spacious.\u00a0 According to a 2011 study by HomeGain.com<\/a>, cleaning and decluttering your home is the top method to get more for your home and a quicker sale.\u00a0 Here are the top 6 areas to declutter your home for a fast sale.<\/p>\n

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Kitchen<\/h3>\n

The kitchen is your first stop to declutter.\u00a0 Most buyers want a big kitchen with lots of storage. Maximize your countertop and cabinet appeal by clearing off the kitchen countertop. Leave as little out as possible to showcase the backsplash and countertop itself.\u00a0 Go through your kitchen cabinets and let go of odd glasses, mugs, and plates.\u00a0 Be sure to recycle old broken appliances.\u00a0 Pack away seasonal items you won’t be using this year. Look under your kitchen sink eliminate old packaging and leave basic cleaning supplies.\u00a0 Declutter your pantry too especially if there is an abundance of items. Use up your pantry stock to minimize what is in the pantry.<\/p>\n

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Bathrooms<\/h3>\n

Bathrooms are the next stop to declutter.\u00a0 Leave just hand soap on the counter. Declutter under the sink area and in the drawers.\u00a0 Get out the trash that is in this room.\u00a0 Neatly fold any towels.\u00a0\u00a0 Check out your medicine cabinet for expired medications and over-the-counter items. Be sure your laundry is hidden away too!<\/p>\n

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Closets<\/h3>\n

A spacious closet and abundant storage is on everyone’s wish list.\u00a0 Declutter your closet and keep only what you love and can wear.\u00a0 Do the same for out of season clothes you have not worn last season.\u00a0 If you are using closets to store decor or linens, take time to decide if these will be used in your next home.<\/p>\n

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Kid rooms<\/h3>\n

Your kids’ rooms and kids’ toys are especially important to organize.\u00a0 Too many toys can overwhelm a potential buyer.\u00a0 Pack up more than half of your kids’ toys to sell your home. While your home is on the market, plan on lots of time at parks to entertain your kids and keep their toys organized.<\/p>\n

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Office<\/h3>\n

With more and more people working from home, an organized office is critical to the sale of your home.\u00a0 Gather up all your paper and go through it to shred or recycle.\u00a0 Place papers by year in boxes, ready to file at a later date.\u00a0 Condense all cords and keep out only what you use regularly on your desk. A tool cup with scissors, pens, and markers is all you need to keep out.\u00a0 A decluttered office brings out the best in your home.<\/p>\n

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What about offsite storage?<\/h3>\n

While generally not an advocate of offsite storage, it is useful during staging a home for sale. Out-of-season clothes, additional furniture, extra toys, and other items you are not ready to sell or donate can be stored here.<\/p>\n

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Check out more ideas on decluttering your home<\/a> fast! You have more space at your new home and you have saved money not moving the extra items. If you are unsure, be ruthless and let the items go. The goal of selling fast makes it easier to let go of more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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