4 Reasons why decluttering will help sell your home
Whether your house is currently on the market or you’re considering a move in the future, getting to grips with any clutter can be the most cost-effective solution to making your home more attractive to buyers.
Not only can paring down your belongings save you time on both ends of the move it can also help your home appear more spacious, welcoming and move-in ready. It will take a bit of time and patience but here’s four reasons why it will be worth the effort.
It will look much better in photographs
The first port of call for most buyers are property search engines, so you want to make your house
stand out from the crowd. When your photos are good quality, buyers are more likely to request
additional details and arrange viewings, so getting them right is crucial.
It will give the impression of more space
The more furniture, decorative pieces and personal belongings you have in a room, the smaller it
may feel. Just think how much larger a room looks when you’ve taken down the Christmas
decorations! If buyers are greeted by too much clutter, they might get the impression that your
home is too small for their lives – and their stuff.
It will help buyers see themselves living there
You want buyers to visualise the space with them in it, so making it as inviting as possible is key.
Storage and space are often top of the buyer wish list so decluttering rooms to ensure everything
has a place will tick those boxes. They will be able to picture their belongings fitting right in.
It will help make your move easier
The more work you do to declutter before you sell your house, the simpler it will be to unpack and settle when you finally move. You don’t want to store or pay to move things you don’t even use or
want any more so investing the time now will be a win-win.
The process of decluttering can be daunting but by taking a room, or cupboard, at a time and getting rid of things you no longer need, you will be amazed at the difference you can make. If you’re considering a move this year and want any advice, support or a free valuation, get in touch with us
at Hallways.
