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Moving? Get Organized!

March 20, 2014



Today is officially spring. It means nice weather is around the corner, and it’s the start to the housing market’s spring selling season. Homes look great with blooming flowers and lush, green grass in the front yard. So, if it’s time to move, the for-sale sign goes up now.

Not so fast, says the organizer. When you have a showing, people open your closets, your kitchen cabinets, and look under your bathroom sink. They are not nosey. They want to see how big your closets are and if their stuff will fit in those spaces. Are your closets ready for their debut?

A potential buyer will wonder, how can I fit my stuff in here if the current owners can't?

If they find sheets crammed in the linen closets and dishes falling out of the cupboards, you may lose a sale. How can a buyer possibly fit her things into this space if you already have it stuffed like a turducken?

De-clutter before your put your house on the market. If you do, two things will happen:

1. Your closets will look bigger:

Now, it looks much bigger, and a potential buyer can picture her things in here.

2. The potential buyer will picture her stuff in those spaces:

Now, that it is spring, clean out your coat closets, so buyers can see exactly how much space you have.

Want another reason to de-clutter? It will save you money. Hiring a moving van is costly, and it’s based on how much stuff you are moving. Why pay to haul that box from college you haven’t opened in 15 years or move sheets you don’t use?

Before the sale sign goes up, clean out. Buyers don’t want to see this:

Buyers don't want to see this.

 

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I'm a professional organizer in Raleigh, North Carolina, helping people declutter their homes and work spaces.

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After working with Leah Friedman, the room looked and felt calm, rather than chaotic. When I am overwhelmed again, I will certainly hire her expertise and energy. What an investment in order, calm and piece of mind!  
Lucy KeenanRaleigh
Leah helped me to organize several spaces in my home that have been on my “to do” list for years. She arrived on time, ready to tackle the projects, and made something I dreaded doing lots of fun! She never judges, is always encouraging and gets the job done in a reasonable amount of time. I highly recommend her!
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I love the way my master closet looks, and my husband is very happy, too. Thank you so much for helping me through the whole process. I still can’t believe how much work we got done.
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Leah Friedman turned a wretched job into fun! It’s true. She even had me laughing. She is worth every penny. We plowed through two closets. They are now nicely organized, and I know where to find my clothes. I even know what I own. Leah hauled about six bags of give-aways to Interact. I heartily recommend Leah. She gets the job done! She a combo of firm, gentle and fun. Just what I needed.
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