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Remove the Clutter 2017-11-29T09:11:12+00:00

Think of removing clutter as pre-packing for your move. As you go through the many rooms of your home try to be objective as to what items you really use and need. The rest can be packed up and moved to a storage unit or…have a garage sale. Let’s get started…

The Kitchen

Although many people will tell you to start on the counters, I think you should start with the cabinets and drawers. Why? Because everything on your counters is going in your cabinets! Open up your cabinet doors and start pulling out the dishes, pots, and pans that are rarely used. Things like crock pots, second sets of dishes and silverware, and turkey roaster pans that are probably not going to be used should be packed up. Create as much open space as you can so when a home buyer walks through your kitchen and opens your cabinets it will promote an image of plentiful space. Now consolidate what you have left to one area leaving as much open space as possible.

Next, get as much stuff off the counters as feasible. Put things like the toaster and coffee maker in one of the cabinets that you just cleared out. For now you’ll have to sacrifice convenience for the look of spaciousness.

If you have a large amount of foodstuffs crammed onto the shelves or in the pantry, begin using them. Anything that is old and nobody wants, throw them out. Start planning meals around what you have left to use up as much as you can.

If you have a junk drawer, now would be a great time to determine how valuable that junk is to you. Pull up a trash can and heave-ho! Anything left can be put in a small box and packed away.

Check beneath the sink too. Make sure the area beneath the sink is as empty as possible. Remove any extra cleaning supplies that you don’t need and pack away any other items that are stored beneath there that are not going to be used. Take the time to clean and scrub the area down as well.

The Closets

Closets are great for their reputation of being vast wastelands of clutter, though you may not think of it as clutter. This is a great time to go through your “stuff” and put together a box or two of clothes and shoes to donate to charity. Also pack away any items that you just can’t bear to be without but rarely wear or use. Remove any personal items that may have been “stored” in a closet because it was available space. As I mentioned above, creating more open space promotes the image of plentiful space to a prospective home buyer.

Furniture

Many people have too much furniture in certain rooms – not too much for your own personal living needs – but too much to give the illusion of space that a homebuyer would like to see. Do you have an extra chair, loveseat, or bookcase that is rarely used that can be put in storage? What furniture in your bedrooms can be removed by packing rarely worn clothes and consolidating the rest to just one dresser? Consider visiting a builder’s models to see how they place the furniture in the model homes. Model homes are decorated by professionals who excel at the art of placing furniture so that a room looks more spacious. This should give you plenty of ideas on what to remove and what to keep.

Storage

Basements, garages, attics, and sheds are clutter magnets. These areas should be as empty as possible so that buyers can imagine what they would do with the space. Remove anything that is not essential and take it to the storage area.

Next:

The Two Rooms That Can Sell Your Home

Related Articles:

Assessing Your Home

Making Repairs

Beware of the “Highballer”

Showing Your Home

The Offer

Closing the Deal

Planning Your Next Move

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Determine how much car you can afford before buying
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Loan Comparison

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Remove the Clutter 2017-11-29T09:11:12+00:00

Think of removing clutter as pre-packing for your move. As you go through the many rooms of your home try to be objective as to what items you really use and need. The rest can be packed up and moved to a storage unit or…have a garage sale. Let’s get started…

The Kitchen

Although many people will tell you to start on the counters, I think you should start with the cabinets and drawers. Why? Because everything on your counters is going in your cabinets! Open up your cabinet doors and start pulling out the dishes, pots, and pans that are rarely used. Things like crock pots, second sets of dishes and silverware, and turkey roaster pans that are probably not going to be used should be packed up. Create as much open space as you can so when a home buyer walks through your kitchen and opens your cabinets it will promote an image of plentiful space. Now consolidate what you have left to one area leaving as much open space as possible.

Next, get as much stuff off the counters as feasible. Put things like the toaster and coffee maker in one of the cabinets that you just cleared out. For now you’ll have to sacrifice convenience for the look of spaciousness.

If you have a large amount of foodstuffs crammed onto the shelves or in the pantry, begin using them. Anything that is old and nobody wants, throw them out. Start planning meals around what you have left to use up as much as you can.

If you have a junk drawer, now would be a great time to determine how valuable that junk is to you. Pull up a trash can and heave-ho! Anything left can be put in a small box and packed away.

Check beneath the sink too. Make sure the area beneath the sink is as empty as possible. Remove any extra cleaning supplies that you don’t need and pack away any other items that are stored beneath there that are not going to be used. Take the time to clean and scrub the area down as well.

The Closets

Closets are great for their reputation of being vast wastelands of clutter, though you may not think of it as clutter. This is a great time to go through your “stuff” and put together a box or two of clothes and shoes to donate to charity. Also pack away any items that you just can’t bear to be without but rarely wear or use. Remove any personal items that may have been “stored” in a closet because it was available space. As I mentioned above, creating more open space promotes the image of plentiful space to a prospective home buyer.

Furniture

Many people have too much furniture in certain rooms – not too much for your own personal living needs – but too much to give the illusion of space that a homebuyer would like to see. Do you have an extra chair, loveseat, or bookcase that is rarely used that can be put in storage? What furniture in your bedrooms can be removed by packing rarely worn clothes and consolidating the rest to just one dresser? Consider visiting a builder’s models to see how they place the furniture in the model homes. Model homes are decorated by professionals who excel at the art of placing furniture so that a room looks more spacious. This should give you plenty of ideas on what to remove and what to keep.

Storage

Basements, garages, attics, and sheds are clutter magnets. These areas should be as empty as possible so that buyers can imagine what they would do with the space. Remove anything that is not essential and take it to the storage area.

Next:

The Two Rooms That Can Sell Your Home

Related Articles:

Assessing Your Home

Making Repairs

Beware of the “Highballer”

Showing Your Home

The Offer

Closing the Deal

Planning Your Next Move

FILL OUT THE FORM
It all starts here. Select the loan product you want to apply for and complete the subsequent questionnaire.
WE VERIFY & TRANSMIT TO LENDERS
Once we receive your completed questionnaire we verify a couple vital pieces of information and direct your information to our network of lenders, all within minutes.
REVIEW YOUR OFFERS
With offers in hand you can now compare rates and costs and get the best possible deal. Comparison shopping made easy. You fill out one form and lenders compete for your business.
CHOOSE YOUR LENDER
Congratulations! With the great learning tools we provide for you at LoanRateNetwork and the offers you have received, you've found the right product and the best rate.
HOW LOANRATENETWORK
LOAN CENTER WORKS
ADVANTAGES OF USING
LOANRATENETWORK
FAST & EASY. DATA ENCRYPTED
Applying to multiple lenders is fast and easy with our one simple questionnaire. Choose the product you’re looking for, take a few moments to answer a few questions and you’re on your way to saving.
NO OBLIGATION. NO HIDDEN FEES
Any of the services on our website are 100% free, there is no obligation to use our services or any hidden fees. We’re not loan brokers so we don’t charge broker fees like other websites.
NO SSN OR CREDIT CHECK
No SSN or credit check is necessary to use our services. We bring lenders to you so they can compete for your business and you save. That information only becomes necessary after you choose a lender.
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Remove the Clutter 2017-11-29T09:11:12+00:00

Think of removing clutter as pre-packing for your move. As you go through the many rooms of your home try to be objective as to what items you really use and need. The rest can be packed up and moved to a storage unit or…have a garage sale. Let’s get started…

The Kitchen

Although many people will tell you to start on the counters, I think you should start with the cabinets and drawers. Why? Because everything on your counters is going in your cabinets! Open up your cabinet doors and start pulling out the dishes, pots, and pans that are rarely used. Things like crock pots, second sets of dishes and silverware, and turkey roaster pans that are probably not going to be used should be packed up. Create as much open space as you can so when a home buyer walks through your kitchen and opens your cabinets it will promote an image of plentiful space. Now consolidate what you have left to one area leaving as much open space as possible.

Next, get as much stuff off the counters as feasible. Put things like the toaster and coffee maker in one of the cabinets that you just cleared out. For now you’ll have to sacrifice convenience for the look of spaciousness.

If you have a large amount of foodstuffs crammed onto the shelves or in the pantry, begin using them. Anything that is old and nobody wants, throw them out. Start planning meals around what you have left to use up as much as you can.

If you have a junk drawer, now would be a great time to determine how valuable that junk is to you. Pull up a trash can and heave-ho! Anything left can be put in a small box and packed away.

Check beneath the sink too. Make sure the area beneath the sink is as empty as possible. Remove any extra cleaning supplies that you don’t need and pack away any other items that are stored beneath there that are not going to be used. Take the time to clean and scrub the area down as well.

The Closets

Closets are great for their reputation of being vast wastelands of clutter, though you may not think of it as clutter. This is a great time to go through your “stuff” and put together a box or two of clothes and shoes to donate to charity. Also pack away any items that you just can’t bear to be without but rarely wear or use. Remove any personal items that may have been “stored” in a closet because it was available space. As I mentioned above, creating more open space promotes the image of plentiful space to a prospective home buyer.

Furniture

Many people have too much furniture in certain rooms – not too much for your own personal living needs – but too much to give the illusion of space that a homebuyer would like to see. Do you have an extra chair, loveseat, or bookcase that is rarely used that can be put in storage? What furniture in your bedrooms can be removed by packing rarely worn clothes and consolidating the rest to just one dresser? Consider visiting a builder’s models to see how they place the furniture in the model homes. Model homes are decorated by professionals who excel at the art of placing furniture so that a room looks more spacious. This should give you plenty of ideas on what to remove and what to keep.

Storage

Basements, garages, attics, and sheds are clutter magnets. These areas should be as empty as possible so that buyers can imagine what they would do with the space. Remove anything that is not essential and take it to the storage area.

Next:

The Two Rooms That Can Sell Your Home

Related Articles:

Assessing Your Home

Making Repairs

Beware of the “Highballer”

Showing Your Home

The Offer

Closing the Deal

Planning Your Next Move

HOW LOANRATENETWORK
LOAN CENTER WORKS
FILL OUT THE FORM
It all starts here. Select the loan product you want to apply for and complete the subsequent questionnaire.
WE VERIFY & TRANSMIT TO LENDERS
Once we receive your completed questionnaire we verify a couple vital pieces of information and direct your information to our network of lenders, all within minutes.
REVIEW YOUR OFFERS
With offers in hand you can now compare rates and costs and get the best possible deal. Comparison shopping made easy. You fill out one form and lenders compete for your business.
CHOOSE YOUR LENDER
Congratulations! With the great learning tools we provide for you at LoanRateNetwork and the offers you have received, you've found the right product and the best rate.
ADVANTAGES OF USING
LOANRATENETWORK
FAST & EASY. DATA ENCRYPTED
Applying to multiple lenders is fast and easy with our one simple questionnaire. Choose the product you’re looking for, take a few moments to answer a few questions and you’re on your way to saving.
NO OBLIGATION. NO HIDDEN FEES
Any of the services on our website are 100% free, there is no obligation to use our services or any hidden fees. We’re not loan brokers so we don’t charge broker fees like other websites.
NO SSN OR CREDIT
CHECK
No SSN or credit check is necessary to use our services. We bring lenders to you so they can compete for your business and you save. That information only becomes necessary after you choose a lender.