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Top 5 Tips for De-cluttering Resale and Open House

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Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate

1 - Hang all the clothes or put them away in closets and dressers. Put away visible hampers that are not part of the decor of the room. Keep beds made as well.

2 - Remove all the items that are not neccessary from the refrigerator door. Remove most items from kitchen counters except for nice looking appliances.

3-  Put away all the valueables. Take down excessive family photos and inappropriate personal memorabilia. Personal items are ok as long as it is at a minimum.

4 - If you have a pet, put away all the toys and bedding, and vacuum all pet hair, make sure to get rid of the cat litter smell. If you are a smoker, make sure your condo is free of ashtrays and lighters. Open windows and light a high-end scented candle that has a more subtle fragrance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 - Bathroom surfaces should be free of any items except for a few neccessities and decorative items such as a soap dish filled with attractive soap.

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Comments(4)

Morgan Evans
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

These are great tips, sometimes it is hard to convince sellers to minimize their furniture and decorations in their spacious apartment.

Feb 14, 2010 01:01 PM
Sonny Kwan
Quantum Group Commercial - Residential - Lease Seattle, WA - Mercer Island, WA
206-819-8228

Eileen, I do agree one must definetly remove those un-needed stuff in the refrigerator, especially the Asain spice that stink up the room when a buyer opens up the door!

Feb 15, 2010 06:29 PM
Bob and Richelle Ward, Realtors
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newtown, CT
Moving you HomeWARD

Great post & something we tell our sellers all the time.  We also point out that beds need to be made & the toilet seat lids put down.

Feb 17, 2010 12:04 AM
Jeffrey Ditri
JAD Realty Group, LLC. - Manhattan, NY
New York City Residential Rental Specialist

Great tips! Its certainly makes for a better show and quicker sale (or rental) in New York City. Its hard for most buyers to look through the clutter.

Thanks for the post...

Feb 22, 2010 07:33 AM