Getting the House Ready to Sell

Apparently, when you sell your home, it needs to look like you do not live there.

This has presented a significant challenge during a pandemic when I am working from home, my children are doing classes from home and we still have a house full of “stuff” necessary to live. So what is my solution? Get better organized!
I have done a lot of purging over the holiday time since I had some time off from work.

• First of all, we got rid of everything we knew we were not going to use in the new house. How did we do this?
• All closets and drawers were emptied, and the items that were too small, not being used, or damaged were removed.
• All items that others were able to use were donated, and all things that were excessively worn or damaged were discarded.
• All personal items, such as photos and extra decor, were removed and either packed up (if it will go to the new house) or donated or discarded if damaged.
• All out of season, clothing and linens were packed up and put into storage along with items from the garage and attic that were not being used right now.
• Shelves and cabinets were emptied of everything that was is not currently being used
• No new purchases! Huh? We are using all the toiletries, products, staples and paper goods we have and not restocking until we move…it takes up space and why buy it just to move it?

Next, post-the clean and repair list!