Bernie Stephan, Eco Realty - Managing the Real Estate in a Divorce

minimal, and distraction-free increases its appeal and helps attract serious buyers more quickly.

DECLUTTER AND DISCARD

Living in a home while preparing to sell can be challenging, but excess furniture, clutter, and unnecessary items—such as books, magazines, and hobby supplies—create visual distractions that make a space feel smaller. Buyers want to see the home itself, not its contents. The more open and spacious your home appears, the more appealing it will be to potential buyers.

MAKE A PLAN

List each room in the house and assess its level of clutter.

Start with the easiest rooms and move to the ones that require the most work.