The beginning of the new year is always a great time to do some decluttering around the house. I've picked up new things around the holidays and I have Christmas gifts that I have to finish finding a place for. I know that if I don't take the time to get rid of some of the things that I don't use or want anymore, then I'll get buried in "stuff".
So, this past weekend was time to clean closets and dresser drawers of items that I no longer wear. It took me several hours to get through everything. And, I couldn't help but think of the advice we give our sellers in making sure their home is clutter free before it goes on the market, "clear out as much as you can. And, box up the extra items. Buyers need to see how big rooms and closets are."
I know I'm not always as good as I should be about getting rid of things. I'm not terrible, but I do tend to hang on to items, and then eventually, I let go. But, I got alot accomplished. I cleaned the closet from top to bottom and I got rid of many bags of clothes. I will take them to the local church and donate them.
When I stopped to look at the job I had done, I thought, "this would never be okay, if I were selling. The closet is still too cluttered and more than half this stuff would have to go."
Oh well, thank goodness I won't be selling anytime soon.
Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate
Brevard County, Florida's Space Coast Real Estate & Investing
I buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property
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