When planning to sell your home, it is important to give prospective buyers an idea of what it will look like with their own belongings. As you prepare to include your property in the list of homes for sale in the local real estate market, you will likely be making a few repairs, doing a little painting and sprucing up the front yard. It is also a good idea to remove the items that clearly identify the place as yours. This allows the prospective buyers to visualize the property as their own.
Photographs
While the framed photographs of your immediate and extended family likely bring you joy, they will not be as meaningful to people who are considering buying homes for sale in Menifee, CA. The easiest way to remove personal items such as these is to just pack them inside a box that you will be bringing with you once you move. If the photographs were hung on the wall, removing them will also make it easier for you to apply a coat of fresh paint. If the area where the photographs were placed looks too empty, place a vase of fresh flowers or a picture of a scenery to add some visual interest.
Books
Many people have dozens or even hundreds of books filling their bookshelves. If the topics of your book collection are personal or there are so many books that the area looks cluttered, it is a good idea to remove them. Begin by packing away the more personal books and the books that are old and worn. If the shelf is more than two-thirds full with books, continue packing away more books until there is about one-third empty space. Leaving some empty space gives the impression that your house has plenty of storage, which is high on the priority list of people looking at homes for sale in Menifee.
Clothing
If your closets are stuffed, buyers will be turned off. Stuffed closets look small and messy. Remove at least half of your clothing and pack it for your move. This includes clothes that are hung, items on the floor, and linen on the shelves. This is also a good time to sort out which old clothes and items can be donated.
Sources:
Clear the Clutter, University of Illinois Extenxion: Dealing with Clutter
Stop Household Clutter: 50 Things to Get Rid of Right Now, HGTV.com