Declutter Your Home Before You Sell It
June 10, 2023

I need to declutter my home before I sell it
Decluttering your home before selling it is a great idea as it can help create a more appealing and spacious environment for potential buyers. Here are some steps you can follow to effectively declutter your home:
Decluttering your home before selling it is a great idea as it can help create a more appealing and spacious environment for potential buyers. Here are some steps you can follow to effectively declutter your home:
- Set clear goals: Determine what you want to achieve with the decluttering process. Identify the areas that require the most attention and set realistic targets for each space.
- Create a plan: Break down the decluttering process into manageable tasks. You can start with one room at a time or focus on specific areas like closets, kitchen cabinets, or storage spaces.
- Sort items: Begin by sorting your belongings into categories such as keep, donate, sell, or discard. Be honest with yourself about what you truly need and use regularly. Consider donating or selling items that are in good condition but no longer serve a purpose for you.
- Organise storage areas: Clear out excess items from closets, cabinets, and storage spaces. Potential buyers will likely open these areas, so it’s important to create an impression of ample storage. Neatly arrange the remaining items, ensuring they are easily accessible and well-organised.
- Minimise furniture: If your home feels crowded with furniture, consider removing or rearranging pieces to create a more open and spacious layout. This can help potential buyers visualise their own furniture in the space.
- Depersonalise: Remove personal items such as family photos, personalised decor, and collections. Depersonalising your home allows buyers to envision themselves living in the space and helps create a neutral canvas.
- Clear countertops and surfaces: Clear off kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, and other surfaces. Keep only essential items to create a clean and clutter-free appearance.
- Tackle paper clutter: Sort through paperwork, bills, and documents. Shred or discard outdated or unnecessary papers, and organise important documents in a designated file system.
- Clean and freshen up: Once you’ve decluttered, thoroughly clean your home. Dust, vacuum, mop floors, and wipe down surfaces. Consider adding fresh flowers or plants to enhance the ambiance.
- Maintain the decluttered space: While your home is on the market, make an effort to keep it tidy and organised. This will not only impress potential buyers during showings but also make it easier for you to move when the time comes.
- Store all of your items in a storage unit for when you need to move house and claim them back!
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