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Do you need to sell your house? Are you overwhelmed with the clutter and everything you need to get organized to get the place show ready? One thing or room at a time. That’s how you will tackle  
de-cluttering and organizing your house to sell, one room at a time.

You can prepare to sell your house in just two weeks!

Day One, Home office:

• Pack excess books from bookcases
• Donate outdated technology that you no longer use
• Gather in one area all the electronics and cords
• Depersonalize and remove any references to strong political or religious statements
• File away or shred all statements with personal information
• Gather important documents and records and put them in one location. Don’t forget; birth certificates, death certificates, marriage records, home movies, memorabilia, medical records and insurance policies. All of these items should be hand carried to your new home and not accessible by prospective buyers or the moving company.
• Create a mailbox system assigning one box for each member of the family to manage incoming paperwork while the house is listed for sale

Day Two, Kitchen

• Sort the pantry. Throw away everything that has expired and donate anything you won’t be using before the move
• Add freestanding expandable shelves in the pantry to increase space, even a small pantry can look spacious if organized well
• Evaluate the contents of every drawer with this in mind; items that are used daily stay, items that are used occasionally can be packed and items no longer useful should be donated. This will help to give the kitchen the appearance of space.
• Clear clutter off the counter tops. Only small appliances that are used daily and three colorful accessory items should remain. All others should be packed away.
• Clean all the appliances inside and out. Don’t forget the top of the fridge.
• Remove pictures, magnets, calendars, and any personal artwork from the fridge.

Day Three, Living Room

• Simplify window treatments.i.e curtains 
• Eliminate Excess furniture to make the room look larger 
• Remove any and all family photos
• Edit accessories to just twelve favorites that add color and personality to the space
• Add baskets to bookcases. Personalize them for each family member. Baskets can then be used to stash toys, homework, and other odds and ends.
• Clean baseboards, ceiling fan, and shelving
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Day Four, Rest and Catch Up On Facebook, etc. 

Day Five, Garage

• Designate a staging area for packed boxes
• Pack all seasonal items that won’t be used in the next 3-4 months
• Keep all sporting equipment and toys contained in large trash can
• Hang bikes
• Clear any work areas

Days Six and Seven, Bedrooms

• Depersonalize
• Update bedding using gender neutral selections
• Use removable adhesive hooks on the back of the door for kids to hang backpacks, jackets, towels, etc.
• Pack all non-favorite toys
• Remove posters, staples, fill holes and paint as needed

Day Nine, Hobby/Play Room

• Go through all craft supplies and throw away anything no longer in working order
• Sort all small items and place into containers

Day Ten, Bathrooms

• Every family member gets a small caddy to keep personal hygiene items in. When not in use it is stored under the sink. Give everyone a small container of wipes to keep in the caddy and instruct them to wipe down surfaces after use.
• Edit bathroom towels and linens. Keep a two-week supply, pack or donate the rest.
• Evaluate all medications and first aid supplies. Toss everything that has expired. All remaining medications should be hidden elsewhere in the house.
• Place a plastic basket in the shower or tub to hold shampoos and soaps then stow away during showings.
• Place a squeegee in the shower. The last person to use the shower each morning gets to wipe down the glass.

Day Eleven, Closets

• Pack all out of season clothing and accessories
• Look at each item to evaluate if it can be tossed, kept, or donated.
• Organize shoes
• Nothing should be left on the floor

Day Twelve, Media Room

• Tag the cords on all equipment. This will make it easier to put back together in your new home
• Label remotes
• Match cds and dvds to their cases

Day Thirteen, Dining Room

• Pack all glassware and serving pieces that will not be used until after the move.
• Leave just one item per shelf in display hutches
• Remove leaf from table if possible to make the room appear larger.

Day Fourteen, Catch up

After you get through the list, you will feel so much better prepared to list your house and can focus on what lies ahead for you.

Then Contact Your Local Realtor for more details and get Your Home Listed Today! 
The Sarah Boston Home Team 
913.424.0427 
WWW.SARAHBOSTONHOMES.COM