It doesn’t matter how clean your home is, it can still be disorganized. In the era of Marie Kondo, we have had more time to get order in our lives. Nothing is more important than having an organized home. We often talk about decluttering and cleanliness when it comes to getting ready to sell our homes, but organization is also right up there!
If you have lived in your home for many years, you may find that you have accumulated a lot of “stuff”. So, you need to cut through the clutter and junk to find your home again. This is so important for buyers to see the total package when they walk through your home.
If you want to have your home sell more quickly it needs to be organized too. If you want to get the right price for your home, again get organized. If you notice some homes sell more quickly than others, it usually means that this home appeals to buyers.
Here are the facts:
- After decluttering, have a place for everything
- Disorganization makes your home look smaller
- You won’t believe how large your home looks when it is organized
It is so important to have organization in your home because an organized home looks like you are house proud, and you have maintained your home. Buyers visualize numerous home repairs when they see a cluttered, disorganized home which is a major turn-off. They wonder what you are hiding when it is disorganized.
Here are some tips:
- Start with the exterior – landscape and clear away clutter from outside
- Clean the exterior – power wash your walkways, siding and clean your windows
- Make sure your front door is painted and repair any outdoor eyesores
- A fresh coat of paint on your front door can do wonders
The exterior of your home is so important as it is the buyer’s first impression of your home. Then start inside going room by room to declutter and depersonalize. Make sure ceiling fans, windows, and drapery are cleaned. If your flooring is scratched, now is the time to spruce this up. Nothing is more appealing than seeing gleaming hardwood at your entrance.
Is the paint in your home competing? It is necessary for your home to have paint colours that match and flow from room to room. Not everyone is into loud primary colours, and it is best to go neutral and be safe. That doesn’t mean you can’t use this opportunity for a gallery wall or feature wall. Just make sure it emphasizes your home to the ultimate!
Lastly, no matter how neat and tidy you are, sometimes clutter does arise when you have a busy life. Our Anne Winch Real Estate Team is here to help you stage your home so that it is the best it can be. If your home is disorganized, there is no amount of home staging that can help. That is why we are here to help you. We have numerous staging items and furniture to make your home look modern and perfect for viewing. For our clients, we also provide a free packing kit to get you started to store your valuables. Give us a call and find out how we can help!