10 Tips to get your Garage Organized

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 anita@cbssk.com

10 Tips to get your Garage Organized

Let's face it, with the holidays quickly approaching, one of the last things on many homeowners minds is getting their garage organized. That could be a mistake because new gifts this time of year often mean that existing "things" fall out of favor and get added to the ever-growing pile of stuff that litters many garages.

By taking a little extra time this holiday season to get your garage organized (perhaps a great gift is to get the garage professionally made over!), you will find you actually have more room for storage and have one less room to tackle when you are ready to get your home listed. If the garage is cluttered or completely dysfunctional, you can bet prospective buyers will notice. With only one opportunity to make a good first impression, every room (even the garage) should do just that!

Not sure where to begin? With 10 tips to get your garage organized, this infographic will step you through the process. Take that next step and get your garage looking its best...your car will thank you for doing it!

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10 Tips to get your Garage Organized

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10 Tips to get your Garage Organized

Comments (43)

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Not only great information but in a format that is pleasing to the eye and worthy of printing out! GREAT job!

Dec 16, 2014 03:42 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Beth: It is very common in my area for homeowners to use the garage as their entry point.

Ginny: It sounds like you need to pass this infographic to your fellow RIenders. LOL

Roger: One of the benefits of renting for sure!

Thanks Sheila. I hope you get it done soon.

Rob: Do you pay by the pound or item? LOL

BLiz: I have yet to see a well organized and clean garage be a detriment to getting a home under contract.

You are right, Amanda. It does help add to the appeal.

Jump right in and get it done, Noah. ;-)

Thank you Captain Wayne, very nice of you to say.

Brian: I have seen the same thing...even owned one at one time. 

Joan: Basements help a lot but I bet they are cluttered in many cases too.

Inna: With so much space it is easy for folks to be pack rats!

It sounds like you have an upcoming project, Roy. ;-)

My pleasure Jeffrey. Glad you enjoyed it.

Barbara-Jo: So pleased that you like it. Thank you.

Dec 16, 2014 06:21 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Anita another great use of an infographic.  I de-cluttered and organized my garage this past Spring.  When we did our kitchen I took the old cabinets and hung them in the garage.  It not only helped to reorganize the garage, it also created a lot more storage space.

Dec 16, 2014 06:53 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Anita Clark ....Aimee just asked me when you could possibly come up and do the transformation to our garage ....LOL

This is a great post full of great info!

Dec 16, 2014 08:42 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

That is a very smart idea, George. Now you have a lot more space as a result.

Rob: I leave the garage to my hubby. My only requirement is that my vehicle has a spot. LOL

Dec 16, 2014 10:07 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Anita, this is exactly what we are planning to do this Spring....reorganize our garage.  We had three interiors doors in the garage for Habitat for Humanity and they finally picked them up and now after the holidays we will hopefully get the garage more organized.

Dec 16, 2014 10:10 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Anita,

I am passing this along to my husband as he is in charge of the garage...

Dec 16, 2014 10:33 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Rebecca: I bet you will have a lot more space once it is completed.

I did the exact same thing, Lisa. 

Dec 16, 2014 06:40 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Anita.  Those are some great ideas.  Thanks.

Dec 16, 2014 07:23 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Good morning, Anita.   You have inspired me!    I will send this to all sellers to inspire them!

Dec 16, 2014 08:48 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

This is a discussion we have...but a chore that will have to wait for warmer weather !

Dec 16, 2014 08:54 PM
Nina Hollander
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Charlotte/Ballantyne/Waxhaw/Fort Mill Realtor

Great infographic, Anita.  Why people forget about their garages and just use them as a dumping spot is something I've never totally understood.

Dec 17, 2014 05:08 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

You betcha Conrad. Thanks.

Thanks Dagny. I hope it inspires them too.

Sally: Hopefully spring will get them in gear to get it accomplished.

Nina: It can be a deal killer for some buyers.

Dec 17, 2014 05:48 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I'm passing this on to Craig; the garage is his realm. But I can supervise :)

Dec 17, 2014 07:08 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Toni: I bet Craig will "enjoy" the supervision as well. ;-)

Dec 17, 2014 07:11 AM
Linda Olivieri
Dockside Realty - Myrtle Beach, SC

Anita, some great tips once again - I'm going to share it with my husband!

Dec 18, 2014 04:45 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

I hope he takes it to heart and gets the garage looking its best, Linda.

Dec 18, 2014 05:48 AM
Katerina Gasset
Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Wellington, FL
Get It Done For Me Virtual Services

I agree, every seller has only one opportunity to make a good first impression and EVERY room should do that. Thanks for sharing these easy tips, Anita.

Dec 18, 2014 01:46 PM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Anita, where do you find the time? You always provide such great information to sellers. It's easy to see why Anita Clark is the top-selling Warner Robins GA real estate agent.

Dec 18, 2014 02:44 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Every room needs to be able to stand on its own merit, Katerina.

Tammie: Many nights burning the midnight oils to keep the blog posts going. It is hard work!

Dec 18, 2014 06:53 PM

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