to completely vacate the premises to maximize their effort.
Extra furniture and items like books, personal photographs, magazines, and hobby supplies add weight and visual distraction to any room. Your drift wood and taxidermy collection is going to look like clutter. The more spacious your luxury home appears, the more appealing it will be. Minimize as much as possible. You want the home shopper to see what your home has to offer, not guess about the potential or possibilities.
WORK FROM A PLAN
• List each room of the house, noting the clutter in each room, including closets. • Declutter rooms one at a time, attacking from the smallest project to the greatest. • Clear out each room, keeping only essential items. • Donate or discard old rugs, clothes, decor, toys, and other items no longer used. • Box up possessions that you want to keep, and put them in storage. • Keep surfaces clean and free of collected items.
ROOM-BY-ROOM LIST:
• Kitchen — Clear the counters, leaving only three or four essential items. Keep towels and potholders out of sight. Soaps and cleaners should be stored under the sink. Rarely used small appliances can be packed and put in storage. Pack away teacups, serving dishes, and platters if you normally showcase them. If you want to draw
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