The process of selling your home starts long before you select a realtor in Oakville and the ‘for sale’ sign goes up. If you’re thinking of selling your Oakville, Burlington or Mississauga home this year, there is no time like the present to start decluttering and make it more appealing for potential buyers. Sue Heddle Homes, offers free home staging to all of our clients, but when you work to clear out unused items and clutter ahead of time, it makes it even easier to showcase all the benefits your home has to offer.

When you're selling your house, know that potential buyers want to see everything. From storage closets to your garage, no space is safe from the eyes of a serious house hunter. Reducing the clutter in your home will enable you to maximize every square inch of your space and help potential buyers really see themselves in the house. 

Where To Focus Your Decluttering 

To help you get started, we're sharing a list of important places to declutter if you’re thinking of selling your home. It can certainly feel like a lot of work, but clearing out the clutter will make it easier to stage your home and to create a listing that will get your property sold quickly. 

The top areas to focus on are:

1. Front Yard.  

Surprised to see the outside of your house on the list? Prospective buyers love to drive by listings and check out the neighbourhood before attending an open house. It’s very important to keep your front lawn well maintained and your front door area clutter free to make the best first impression, even before anyone walks through the door.

2. Storage Rooms.

Storage rooms are not the spot to stuff your clutter! Buyers are absolutely going to want to see inside your garage, utility closets, and even backyard sheds to get a real sense of how much storage they might have. Clean out those items you never use and think about investing in quality shelving to make the area look spacious and organized.

3. Family Room.

You probably spend a great deal of time in the family room, but it shouldn’t look like a catch all for your family’s interests. Family rooms should be clear of stacks of magazines, and overflowing bookshelves, and don’t forget to pare down throw pillows, blankets and table accessories too.

4. Closets.

People are certainly interested in storage spaces, but they’ll also have a great interest in the everyday spaces that can add to their day to day life. Whether it's a front closet or a master suite walk-in, closets have a big impact on prospective buyers. Pack up off-season clothes and donate items that you haven’t worn in the last 12 months. Remove extra hangers or boxes that make the space look cramped.

5. Bathrooms.

People remember to clean out their closets or kitchen cupboards, but what about those bathroom drawers and counters? Go through all your products and get rid of anything that has expired or that you don’t use. Add some storage units or shelving if you find that you don’t have enough space to properly organize and store your bathroom items.

6. Laundry Room.

A good laundry room is a well sought-after space, so it’s worth it to help yours make a good impression. Organize your products and remove all those random socks that just don’t seem to have a match. If you’ve been using your laundry room as backup storage for clothes, now is the time to box them up and move them into a better space or decide if you really need them at all. 

Ready To Sell Your Oakville Home? 

Sue Heddle Homes understands how big of a decision it is to sell your home. From helping you make smart decisions when preparing your home for sale, to providing home staging services, Sue Heddle Homes will work with you so that you get the results you need. With more than a decade of experience, you can count on us to make your experience as seamless as possible. If you are thinking of selling your Oakville, Burlington, or Mississauga home this year, contact Sue Heddle.