Top 10 Staging Clutter Clearing Tips

Now that you have enticed them into wanting to see what’s inside, it’s time to make sure that all those ghosts in the closet are racked and stacked. Don’t get offended, we all have them. Now is not the time to keep them. That’s it, you had to know it was coming. Yes, I’m talking about censoring the inside with a little honest editing.

This is vital to breathing fresh life into the space, think of it as flossing, brushing and gargling before that first kiss. You don’t want to lose them with the scent of yesterday’s dinner.

Selling your home is about the emotions. You touch the ♥. You fill the need. You sign the need of sale! 1-2-3…

Imagine your first time. You step up close in anticipation. You become acutely aware of your senses. What are your first impressions, visual, scent, sound? Are you excited to take a step closer, or are you already wishing it was time to go?

There is no point dressing for success if you haven’t taken the time to iron out all the kinks. This is what you’ll need to do. Think like an athlete. Visualize your most favorable outcome. Take the necessary steps to prepare by putting your very best foot forward. And perform like a pro.

10 Easy Steps to Editing for Success:

You stated your desire to move. Then act as if you have already sold the property. It is no longer your home. It is now a product on the market. Make it flawless. You don’t want to have to reduce the price.
Start by packing all season items, clothes, blankest, tools and gadgets. Rent a storage unit or store them at family or friends.
Pay-it-forward with all clothing and or items not used within the last 6-12 months. If they don’t fit, let them go. If you lose that extra weight treat yourself to something new.
This is not the time to get sentimental. We can get so attached to our things. The thing is we will always have the memories, take pictures of your favorites, donate, hand down the rest. Re-gift them to the person who gave them to you, with a card that says “remember when”.
Take down all family photos. Remove all sport paraphernalia, from the Riders to Rodolph. Buyers want to envision where they can hang their own personal photos and memorabilia.
Edit the kids toys to the ones they currently play with.
Take a critical look at your furniture. Store, remove, donate, sell, all oversize, broken, worn pieces.
Buyers will go through all bathroom, kitchen and laundry room cabinets so do a thorough job of editing all toiletries and cleaning solutions, make sure the garbage is emptied daily.
Pack all small kitchen appliances, such as bread, spaghetti and panini makers.
Keep cat litter cleaned daily and out of site. Find a babysitter if you can.
Get out your favorite green cleaning supplies and give the entire house a thorough scrubbing. You want it to shine like a million bucks.

If you are too exhausted from all the packing to get down to the nitty-gritty, hire a reputable cleaning person or company. The few extra dollars will be well worth the while.

Have you been honest? I know it can be difficult to let go and move forward. But you are doing a fantastic job. Just keep your focus. Envision yourself in your new home. Think about all the things that sold you on the property. How it checked all your boxes. You already know where you want to place your furniture. Can see yourself relaxing with a glass of wine in that new soaker tub. The kids playing “Guitar Hero” down stairs….see you are well on your way…to detaching from where you are.