Aug 21, 2020

Decluttering & home staging are two of the most powerful ways to increase potential buyer interest in your home by:

  • Making the home look larger
  • Increasing the perceived value
  • Preventing buyers from getting distracted
  • Helping buyers imagine themselves in the space

10 Things to Declutter in your Kitchen and Dining Room:

  • Rusted or broken utensils
  • Duplicate utensils, tools, or appliances
  • Storage containers with missing lids
  • Rarely or never used extra dishes
  • Extra or old cleaning supplies
  • Broken or chipped cups, plates, or glasses
  • Rarely or never used small appliances
  • Extra table linens
  • Excess dining table décor
  • Canned goods and spaces that are outdated or unlikely to be used

10 Things to Declutter in your Bedrooms and Closets:

  • Pillows that are no longer full or comfortable
  • Loose papers
  • Tangled, broken, discolored or unwanted jewelry
  • Clothes you never wear
  • Excess or old hangers
  • Old gadgets and electronics
  • Excess ties in your closet
  • Forgotten items stored under the bed
  • Junk from the nightstand or dresser junk drawer
  • Old t-shirts and white undershirts

10 Things to Declutter in your Living Room, Family Room, or Den:

  • Extra Candles
  • DVDs, CDs, and VHS
  • Worn blankets or throws
  • Throw pillows that have lost their shape
  • Old magazines
  • Ripped, torn, stained or worn rugs
  • Knick knacks, odds and ends, and unnecessary decorative items
  • Remotes to old devices
  • Broken or worn furniture
  • Electronics that are not commonly used

If you are looking to buy or sell in the Northern Virginia area, this is a great time! Please give our team a call! We would love to help you find your dream home or sell your home.

Jennifer Young Homes Team
Keller Williams Realty

703-651-5655

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