You Won’t Regret These Decluttering Projects Before You List Your House For Sale

When it comes to selling your house quickly and for as much money as possible, one of the big factors that will play a role is how spacious the house feels. Even if you don't have a large home, it's possible for each room to appear roomy if you prepare it correctly. One way to accomplish this goal is by decluttering — in other words, removing anything that makes the space feel confined. If you're eager to declutter, you'll likely do so in many key areas around your home, and your agent will likely strongly recommend that you take time for this project. However, you might neglect to declutter in specific parts of your home, and failing to do so could make these areas feel more cramped than they actually are. Here are three spaces that you should make sure to thoroughly declutter.

Bedroom Closets

Any serious buyer will want to assess the available space in the bedroom closets — not just the master bedroom, but also any additional bedrooms that the house has. Thoroughly assessing how much space each closet offers is difficult if you've decluttered the bedrooms and crammed the surplus items into the closets. You should count on serious buyers opening each of the closets in your home, so make sure that you declutter these areas as much as possible. It's OK for things to be hanging and stacked on the shelves, but the space should appear organized.

Kitchen Cabinets

The kitchen cabinets in your home may be cluttered during everyday use, but it's valuable to declutter them before your house goes on the market. Excess food products, dishes, glassware, and other items can contribute to each of the cabinets being full to the brim. If you have glass panels in some of the cabinet doors, the clutter will be highly visible. However, even if the doors are solid, prospective buyers will likely open a few of the cabinets to check their structure and space. With this area carefully decluttered, people will appreciate what they see.

Attic

Some buyers will stick their heads into your attic to see how it looks. While this area will be carefully checked over during the home inspection, conscientious buyers will also be curious to note the attic's condition. If it's brimming with items that you're storing in this space, however, it can be difficult for someone to gauge how the attic looks — and this may dissuade someone from taking further interest in your home. A tidy and decluttered attic is always in your best interest when you're selling.


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