Clearing Clutter ...

Can Increase Your Profit Potential!

Clearing clutter has never been one of my favourite projects. It's probably not yours either.

But, if you are getting ready to sell your house, you want to realize the most value for your home.

One of the best ways to do so is by putting your home’s best face forward.

It's called home staging and people come to expect it more and more.

This doesn’t necessarily mean going to huge expense. Often you can improve the look of your home – and its profit potential – with a bit of cleanup and a few minor cosmetic adjustments.

How Do I Sell my House Fast?

Often it’s the little things that add up to a successful sale.

First off, be ruthless in your assessment of the pros and cons of your house. Try to look at your house with an unbiased eye.

Two of the things that most prospective buyers are looking for are space and evidence the property has been well maintained.

You can accomplish both by clearing clutter inside and outside your home.

Outside, make sure that shrubbery is trimmed well back, and every window’s view is bright and unobstructed.

In the winter, ensure the walkways are shovelled and they’re wide enough to allow easy navigation.

In the fall, rake leaves every day.

And in the summer, make sure you keep the garden well watered. Drooping plants and a shaggy, unkempt lawn can create the wrong impression.

Bring the same energetic approach to reduce the clutter inside your home. Even if your home is small, creating the illusion of space can make a big difference in your home’s resale value.

Remember, in this case, less is more!

Before people start trooping through your home, pack away anything that’s very fragile or holds great sentimental value.

As well, you might need to clear out some furniture to help create that all-important illusion of space.

Perhaps you can even pack up just a few of the bigger, bulkier items first and arrange temporary storage at the in-laws, the cottage or the office until the house is sold.

Then it’s easy to rearrange the remaining furniture to create a spacious and airy feeling, and allow for easy flow through of traffic during showings.

While you’re in the mood to clean up, why not tackle clearing clutter that’s accumulated throughout the house?

Tidy cupboards and other storage spaces in every room. A good rule of thumb is to get rid of anything that you haven’t used in the past two years.

Why not have a garage sale now, before it’s time to pack up for moving day? Or gather up those still serviceable items and donate them to charity. (Speaking of garage ... You might want to get a grip on it as well.)

If the task seems too daunting, a real estate agent can suggest professionals to help with any task ahead of you.

If you follow these suggestions for clearing clutter, you can be sure that when the "For Sale" sign goes up you’ve increased the profit potential in your home.

And before you know it you will sell your house and that "For Sale" sign will read "SOLD"!

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