space, as well as other storage options. Consider these statistics showing what buyers are looking for in a home:
• 93% wanted a laundry room • 90% wanted a bathroom linen closet • 86% wanted garage storage • 85% wanted a walk-in kitchen pantry
STORAGE IS A PLUS
Give buyers great storage, and you’ve won their hearts! One of he first things to do is remove any off season clothing, linens, dishes, etc. Remember, you are going to be moving soon anyway! Start packing. Renting a storage unit may be helpful. A closet that is half full, with good spacing, seems much larger than one that is stuffed full! Move things up, thus drawing the eyes to more floor space, also creates an illusion of a larger closet. If you are selling an older home, and storage space/closets are small, you may want to consider adding new closets, a pantry, and or a linen closet to your home. Building a simple closet isn’t difficult if you are moderately handy, and it will definitely add appeal to buyers. If your rooms are already small, you might not want to take any square footage away from them. Existing closets can be updated to maximize the space at hand. If you don’t have the skills, or the funds to hire someone to build new space, consider investing in closet organizers to make the most of what space you have. For instance: • You can easily design your custom closet kit online with a storage solution company like ClosetMaid. • Your standard home superstore or hardware store often
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