Why You Should Start Your Home Selling Journey By Decluttering

If you're planning to put your house on the market anytime soon, one of the most important steps in preparing your home for sale is to declutter it. Before any home staging can take place, it has to be clutter-free.

While many factors are out of your control when selling your home, including market conditions, location, price bracket, etc..., the look and feel of your home (both inside and out) are totally within your control and you can really take action on them.

In the eyes of prospective buyers, an organized home appears to be inviting and homey. If you’re still thinking about whether to declutter or not, here are a few benefits to motivate you:

The greatest benefit of decluttering is that your home instantly looks more spacious and appealing. No matter how big your home’s actual footage is, excessive furniture, decor, and clutter can make your place look cramped and untidy.

So if your house already feels smaller than it really is, it’s a sign to take decluttering seriously. Keep only the necessary furniture and decor that will define your space and highlight your home’s best features without being distracting. If you do not know where to start, follow the KonMari Method - “if it doesn’t spark joy, get rid of it”. 

Moreover, it is easier to clean a decluttered home. It can also improve air circulation,  so it smells cleaner. 

Storage is one of the top concerns for serious buyers. They will want to see how much storage the home has. You can your unnecessary items from plain sight, but when buyers decide to make a thorough check, all of it will be exposed. Feel confident in showing your storage space by emptying them or leaving them two-thirds empty. You may throw away, donate, or sell things you don’t want to take with you when you move. You can also rent a storage unit temporarily while you’re sorting through your belongings.

Decluttering can also help you identify potential problems in your home that can be deal breakers for many potential buyers. Where there is clutter, it's likely that pests are also around, such as ants, spiders, and rodents. By decluttering ahead of time, you can easily spot these pests and get rid of them.

Moreover, you can deal with issues like cracks in the wall, mold growth, bad paint jobs, leaky pipelines, and other minor repairs when you start to lessen your stuff. By removing bulky furniture, you can locate where many of these problems could be potentially hiding. Decluttering before listing your home for sale will give you plenty of time to address these issues, so you can improve your home’s value and ask for a competitive selling price from buyers.

Clearing out the clutter is an important part of making your home feel more spacious and open. It allows you to see problems with ease, like mold hidden behind things or a crack in one wall that was never noticed before because there were so many distractions around it.

The less stuff we have around our homes-the better!

Clearing out all the clutter helps potential buyers see the home as a neutral space rather than one owned by someone else. It also gives them the opportunity to start imagining what life would be like if they lived there. Be mindful that house tours or the viewing process are crucial, so make sure to leave a positive first impression.

Organizing and decluttering early will aid in simplifying your moving process in the future. Doing this in advance saves you from feeling overwhelmed and you won’t end up feeling down to the wire needing to trash your items. Also, it gives you the strength to part ways with the home you’ve been to for a while. Moving can be emotionally challenging and saying goodbye to some of your unwanted stuff, can free you from unnecessary stress and anxiety.

And when you start to see your home changing after packing and throwing away items, it becomes less and less your home and more of a place waiting to be filled with new memories. After all, the memories will always stay with you, and you can cherish them forever. 

The real estate market is getting more and more competitive so it’s no wonder why sellers are doing their best to make their properties stand out. However, considering major renovations and other home updates will not give you an edge, but rather it will only hurt your pocket more. Simple updates such as decluttering and cleaning inside and outside your property can surprisingly help make your property look attractive, and thus sell faster.

For more tips and tricks to help your house sell faster, visit our Blog page to learn more. If you need more advice, feel free to contact one of our expert real estate agents here at Santa Sells Houses, and let’s talk about all your questions.