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Clear the clutter!

By
Home Stager with Ski Utah Real Estate

I've been studying the basics of Feng Shui (fungshway) to see how it might impact the sell of your home or listing. In the little bit I know about it so far, there are some things that could have a huge affect, for example cutter. Clearing clutter is one of the basic rules of staging and makes a world of difference not only to the seller living in the home, but for potential buyers. Have you ever noticed a difference in your thinking abilities when your office is cluttered compared to when it's clean? Have you ever noticed a more restfull sleep when your bedroom is clean? Well the same types pf feelings are there when a stranger enters your home for the first time. Do you want them to feel welcome thinking they can picture themselves living happy there? Or a first impression of chaos, thinking only about the sellers and their cluttered living habits, or about the changes they will need to make to the home before they could live happy there. Some people may even think the house has been poorly maintained. Not the thoughts you want from a potential buyer, especially if you are hoping for top dollar. So do yourself a favor and start clearing the clutter! Don't let it be a factor on how much someone is willing to pay for your home or listing!Make them want to live there now and be willing to pay top dollar to get it! 

TIPS: you can find all sorts of de-cluttering and organizing tips on websites like HGTV.com or take it one step further and hire a pro-organizer or home stager in your area. 

Kimberly Uksik
Independent - Pickering, ON
Home Stager - Durham, Toronto, On.

Great point!  Now off to clear the clutter in my office

Apr 22, 2009 12:24 AM