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October 26th, 2020 by Joyner Fine Properties

Clutter in Your Home

You might think your home is neat and tidy, but it's likely that clutter is hiding in your home. If you're getting ready to list your home, excess clutter will make it harder to prepare your home to add to the inventory of Richmond homes for sale. Before you list your home, here are a few common spaces that clutter may be lurking and a few tips for taming these hidden areas.

Your Kitchen Counters
The kitchen is the heart of the home for many families. It's only natural that your kitchen counters act as a breeding spot for various stuff, like seldom-used appliances, papers, mail, and snacks. Not only does clutter make it harder to keep your kitchen counters clean and clear of crumbs and other debris, but our real estate agents know that properties with cluttered kitchen counters actually look smaller than those with clear counters. Tame your kitchen clutter by stowing your seldom-used appliances in your cabinets or pantry. Only keep appliances out that you use every single day out, like your coffee maker. Tackle the mountain of papers on your counters by organizing a filing system for incoming papers and mail. A wall box is a fantastic option to get paper off your kitchen while it's still "in process." Don't let papers linger indefinitely in this box! Make a commitment to go through it once a month and deal with each document. Half-eaten snacks are another common problem for many homeowners. Consider dedicating a bin in your pantry or cabinets to snacks that have already been opened. This will also keep you from having three open bags of tortilla chips at one time.

Your Entryway
The entryway is another area prone to accumulating clutter simply because you use it so much. It's the first spot your family uses when they come home, making it the prime gathering spot for bags, shoes, coats, and winter gear. Make sure that all the clutter that likes to accumulate in your entryway has a home. One way to do so is by adding a hall tree to this space. A hall tree is a fabulous addition that includes storage for multiple items (and you can customize the storage to your family's needs). Look for a hall tree with hooks so that you have an area to neatly hang a coat or bookbag. Or, if you prefer to keep some things out of sight, a unit with a storage bench is a necessity. Have a lot of shoes that you keep in your entryway? Check out a hall tree with storage cubbies.

Your Laundry Room
Don't let your laundry room become the storage space for unfolded clothing, dirty laundry, and articles of clothing that aren't quite clean or dirty (i.e., a shirt you wore for an hour or two). Commit to folding a load of laundry and putting it away the same day it's dry. If you have a large family, you might invest in multiple hampers so that each family member can get their own laundry and put it away when they have a chunk of free time. When you're through wearing an item, either hang the item back up or put it in the dirty clothes hamper. Get rid of the in-between pile that breeds clothing clutter. Have a collection of half-used laundry detergents and fabric softeners? Shelving above your washer and dryer is an excellent spot to stow your laundry essentials.

Now that you've tackled the clutter in your home are you ready to sell your home? Contact us today to get started!

Categories: Homeownership

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