Making a home’s appearance optimal for public visibility is crucial for sending the right message to prospective buyers. The process of cleaning and decluttering can also help current owners to begin the lengthy process of packing up and helps to initiate detaching emotionally from the former home.

Focus on Key Areas

In order to give the proper impression of plentiful space and provide an engaging experience for those considering living in the home, decluttering is crucial. Before any strangers step foot in the home, the current owners must make sure to pay special attention to the most visible areas. This creates a platform for open houses where interested visitors can better envision themselves living in your place, which helps them to make decisions based on their positive impressions of your home.

Clearing Out Excess Clothing

Decluttering before open house visits is a great way to help current owners to weed out trash and pack up, as well as make the space inviting. Any unused clothing can be thrown out right away, and clothing that won’t be needed until subsequent seasons can be packed away, assisting in the coming transition of moving. It is also key to note that extra bulk in closets and drawers is not ideal for showing one’s home, as visitors will most likely take a look at all the storage available. 

Sensitive Documents

Another key component of clearing a house before having visitors is making sure all documents with personal information are tucked away safely. Compiling and organizing such items should be carried out before a move anyway, in order to avoid losing crucial papers. This also ensures that no strangers checking out the house will stumble upon or snoop through sensitive documents. This also helps reduce clutter and bulk in yet more storage areas, like drawers and cabinets, where visitors will likely look to assess available space.

Being Clever with Storage

All major storage spaces in the home, like closets and cupboards, should be used in order to both organize for showings and to rearrange belongings neatly. Apart from also helping current owners to throw out or pack up unnecessary items, these areas should also be considered part of the home, visible to those touring in order to show off the house’s spacious storage. Furthermore, it is a good idea to have a few boxes or totes around to throw things in quickly, for early packing before the impending move or for temporary space for the duration of viewing.

Reach out to Christine Smith of Homes at Blue Mountain for complete support in selling your South Georgian Bay home, including guidance and planning for open houses and viewings.