too, even if the buyer collects salt & pepper shakers.
The more open and spacious your home feels, the more inviting it becomes to potential buyers. Aim to minimize as much as possible. You want the shopper to see what your home has to offer, not guess about the potential or possibilities.
WORK FROM A PLAN
• Kitchen – To showcase decorative shelving, display just a few select pieces. Keep towels, dishrags, and potholders out of sight, leaving only three or four essential items visible. Store soaps and cleaners under the sink. Pack away small appliances, teacups, serving dishes, and platters you rarely use. Seasonal dishes and accessories should also be stored elsewhere. Remove any pest control and cleaning products from the pantry and closets. Remember, appliances are meant to showcase function—not storage. Buyers won’t be impressed to find a microwave doubling as a bread box or an oven packed with pots and pans. • Bathrooms – Make bathrooms feel barely used by clearing out cabinets and drawers. Keep only daily essentials and discard the rest. Store prescription medications, hair products and styling tools. Safely tuck away jewelry, keepsakes, cosmetics, and perfumes. • Bedrooms – People tend to wear 20% of their wardrobe 80% of the time. Highlight closet space by hanging only frequently worn clothing and storing the rest out of sight. • Dining Areas – Clear all clutter from flat surfaces, including the dining table. Leave only subtle decor, such as a vase of fresh flowers.
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