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Decluttering a Hall Closet

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Real Estate Agent with Remax First Realty II 0790808

We've been helping people sell their homes for years, and we've got lots of tricks and tips to make it easier for sellers to get their home ready. But no matter how many tricks and tips we have, it's still a lot of work preparing a home to sell. If you've been in your home a long time, it's even harder. 

 

We're soon to be empty nesters as Child #2 plans to move out this summer in pursuit of his life long dream job which requires residency in a different town. We don't need 3 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, a family room, and a home office any more. But boy oh boy do we have a lot of stuff! In this new video series, join us as we get our home ready to sell. In each video, we'll tackle one trouble spot in our home - removing clutter, making upgrades, and staging our home to make it easier to sell.

 

Here's the first video installment - our foyer closet. Do you have an entrance hall closet that is out of control? Ours was loaded with dozens of pairs of shoes and boots, jackets, umbrellas, wrapping paper, party supplies, and all kinds of junk. Here's how we streamlined it to make it ready for buyers to see.

 

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~ Wayne & Jean 

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl,

Looks like you have your work cut out for you and your idea of videoing is a good one. Practicing what you preach!

Jul 09, 2018 04:31 AM
Wayne Zuhl

SO much work, @Dorie! I'm not the greatest of housekeepers, but I didn't realize how cluttered we had become until I started this project!

Jul 10, 2018 05:38 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl (Jean Marie) it's easy for "stuff" to accumulate.... and I'm mindful of that ..... my OCD won't allow it.

Jul 09, 2018 04:48 AM
Wayne Zuhl

I'm clean, but I'm cluttered. I can't believe how much stuff we've accumulated and I'm LOVING getting rid of it all! PickUpPlease.com gets a phone call from me every two weeks or so now!

Jul 10, 2018 05:39 AM
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Good morning 

Thank you for sharing your information with us, this is great information 

Have a great day.

07/09/2018. 

Jul 09, 2018 05:16 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Wayne and Jean... I declutter my closets twice each year come rain or shine! I find it very therapeutic.

Jul 09, 2018 05:22 AM
Wayne Zuhl

I have a friend who used to "pretend" that she was moving every summer (she's a teacher). She managed to keep the clutter under control and it was an inspiration. I, on the other hand, have let it accumulate for 14 years and now I've got a BIG job ahead of me!

Jul 10, 2018 05:40 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Wayne and Jean. Closets are now clean and used well. We have relocated 3 times in the last 3 plus years and the first step was the worst after living in one place for 17 years. Downsizing has actually been a blast! Enjoy your experience.

Jul 09, 2018 05:32 AM
Wayne Zuhl

Thank you, Wayne Martin - we're having fun, but it's a LOT more work than I realized!

Jul 10, 2018 05:40 AM
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

Great advice whether you’re selling or not to keep the clutter under control. It’s a never ending battle. 

Jul 09, 2018 05:46 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Wayne and Jean,

Great advice and we are looking forward to your next de-cluttering session.  Recently before a biz trip, I noticed in my own closet many things that can be given away as I was looking for clothes to take.  Have a great week.  A

Jul 09, 2018 08:25 AM
Wayne Zuhl

Next up - laundry room! Wow - you won't believe the Before picture. I'm ashamed!

Jul 10, 2018 05:41 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Wayne and Jean - Jean a really nice video.  We need to do this now as well.

Jul 09, 2018 09:45 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Oh wow ... you have a real adventure ahead of you.  Selling the family home is exciting, but challenging.  Been there ... done that, Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl.  First ... congrats on the decision and best of luck to you on completing this new adventure together.  Secondly, a HUGE tip from someone that's done this ... declutter and get rid of even more than you think you need to.  There's less to move ... and you'll be happy you did ...

Gene  

Jul 09, 2018 11:43 AM
Wayne Zuhl

Thanks for the advice, Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi  - I started out thinking to get rid of 2/3 of our stuff. Now I want to get rid of everything and start from scratch :)

Jul 10, 2018 05:42 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hello Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl, great job with the video. Decluttering is a must in every home whether selling or not. Wishing you all the best in the upcoming weeks/months, looking forward to your next video.

Jul 09, 2018 04:10 PM
Wayne Zuhl

Thanks, Beth Atalay - next up is the laundry room. I'm a little embarrassed to show you the before picture, but here it is. Can't figute out how to turn it sideways - this is a constant problem for me on AR - but you get the idea that this is not a small project!


 


Jul 10, 2018 05:45 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Wayne & Jean, potential buyers do look in closets and drawers, and always wise to have it looking organized and clean.  Great post.

Jul 11, 2018 06:13 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Jean - I think that your video finally got me started on our home.

Jul 11, 2018 10:01 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

I love your video! You are a brave soul to let people see inside your house. I love the feature that allows you to fast forward, not sure what that is called. But I have to say, you opened at least two umbrellas inside your house. My mother would say that is bad luck and you'd be in trouble, young lady! LOL

Love the outtakes as well. Good job!

Jul 11, 2018 03:22 PM
Wayne Zuhl

LOL - By the time I opened the umbrellas, I was too tired to care about bad luck.

Jul 18, 2018 11:40 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Wow I just had to come over and see your first video.  I think you're on to somthing here - awesome idea. And love the end product! Happy Selling!

Jul 18, 2018 09:22 AM
Wayne Zuhl

Thank you, Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886 ! We're killing 2 birds with one stone - getting the house ready, and educating our target market.

Jul 18, 2018 11:40 AM