Declutter That House to Sell It Faster – New York Times

If someone else can make your point better than you can, let them. 

I ran across this article in the New York Times about the importance of “decluttering” a house.  I realize that I am preaching to the choir for most readers of “to be continued” but I thought you might enjoy it as well as be able to use this article and its ideas when working with your sellers.

Here are a few key takeaways from this great article:

·         “It (decluttering) is vital, because most real estate is aspirational, and buyers want to see themselves someplace better and more beautiful,” said Jeffrey Stockwell, a senior vice president with Stribling & Associates in Manhattan. “They want the feeling that if they move in there, it will be organized, clean and attractive. If they walk into a cluttered, messy space, there’s none of that feeling that life will be better.”

·         ”Even if your home is in good condition, Mr. Stockwell said, “if it’s cluttered, people will think it needs a renovation, and that lowers the value.”

·         But cleaning up isn’t always easy. “You’re parting with things that have emotional value, and that’s very difficult for people,” Mr. Stockwell said. “They understand the need to do it. It doesn’t cost much, if anything, and yet it’s really hard to get clients to do it.”

You can read the article, “Declutter That House to Sell It Faster” at http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/garden/declutter-that-house-to-sell-it-faster-market-ready.html?_r=1&ref=marketready

 

Dwell in possibilities

 

Cindy