CHAPTER 7 The Three Ds
Declutter, Depersonalize, Deep Clean
When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter—and they matter a LOT. Your house needs to appeal to buyers, not just you and your family. That’s where the 3 D's come into play: Declutter, Depersonalize, and Deep Clean. Let’s break down these vital steps, and I
promise, we’ll throw in a little humor along the way. 1. Declutter: Less Stuff = More Appeal We’ve all got that one closet, don’t we? The one where things go to die. You know the one. It’s the place where the winter coats, the holiday decorations, and the old vintage (aka, outdated) video game collection all meet. Now, I hate to break it to you, but that "cozy clutter" isn't doing you any favors when you're trying to sell your home. Clutter can distract potential buyers, and we don’t want them focusing on your 1990s CD c 1990s CD collection (unless it's a vinyl LP—then, maybe there’s some nostalgia factor working in your favor). When buyers walk into a room, they don’t need to be greeted by stuff—they need to see space. Pro tip: Clear everything off flat surfaces like tables, counters, and dressers. No more piles of mail or magazines you haven’t touched since 2017. It’s time to get organized. Here’s how to tackle the clutter: • Room-by-room strategy: Start small (maybe tackle the junk drawer first). Then move on to bigger projects like
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