The Skinny on Real Estate

CLEAN OUT YOUR GARAGE!!

I know, I’m shouting. I think it’s important though. Even though the garage is just a place that you normally use to either store your vehicles, or as in my neighborhood your junk, it needs to be clean when you have your home on the market. Everyone will open the door to the garage and peek in there.

Even better than cleaning your garage is offering additional storage. Whether it’s simple shelves or more elaborate cupboards, buyers LOVE to see that additional storage capability.

If you decided to completely redo your kitchen before you put your home on the market, hang your old kitchen cupboards in the garage. Or just build simple (but sturdy) shelves. Or put up large hooks to hang things like bikes, garden hoses, or tools. It doesn’t have to be elaborate. You don’t have to spend a ton of money on expensive storage systems just to sell your house, just make sure it’s clean and organized.

I’ve seen garages with stuff literally piled to the ceiling. I assure you that buyers do NOT look in there and say, “Hey look, great, here’s a place to pile all my crap!” Buyers look in there and say, “Ewww. Nice mess.” And then they walk away with a feeling of clutter and disorganization.