the garage (cue the dramatic music). • Box it up: Pack up items you plan to keep and store them off-site. Rent a storage unit if necessary. Trust me, it’s worth it. • Donate or ditch: If you haven’t used it in over a year, it’s probably not worth keeping. Get rid of those old shoes, broken toys, or holiday decor that’s seen better days. Remember, the more spacious your home feels, the better. You want buyers to picture their stuff in your space—not your stuff in the space. 2. Depersonalize: This Isn't Your Home...It's a Model Home I know, I know—"This is my home!" But once you list it for sale, it’s not your personal sanctuary anymore; it’s a model home for potential buyers. Depersonalizing is key to helping buyers envision their own lives in the space. And that means saying goodbye to your collection of family photos, trophies, and random knickknacks. Here's the hard truth: your beer can collection (yes, we all have one) and the hand-painted mug from your sister-in-law probably won't make the house more appealing to buyers. Sorry. So, let’s get practical: • Remove personal items: Pack away those photos, trophies, and overly sentimental decor. It’s not personal, but buyers are trying to see themselves in the space, not you. • Simplify: Think of your home as a blank canvas. Imagine it's a model home that anyone can picture themselves living in. This might mean putting away the personalized towels or that one chair that only you sit in. • Storage: This is where a rented storage unit comes in handy. Trust me, you don’t need your exotic rock collection out on display during showings. 3. Deep Clean: Make It Shine—Literally
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