Purge Prior to the Pack

They say moving is one of the most stressful things things in life to experience….and I’d have to say I agree! Aside from the whole transactional side of things, who looks forward to going through their stuff, packing their belongings into boxes, only to then unpack it all.  Yuck…especially if you have a tendency to keep more than you should.

So how do you go about making it a bit easier on yourself during this stressful event?

Plan ahead!!

There is no time like the present! Now is a great time to start going through your belongings (even if you don’t plan on moving anytime soon) and start purging out what really doesn’t serve you anymore. We all have stuff we don’t need or even use anymore so why are you holding on to it? Let it go! It will be that much less to pack, move, and unpack in the end. Trust me!!

So where do you start? Anywhere really! My suggestion though is to start small, like an entryway closet that might not have a ton of stuff in it. Block out a chunk of time from your day to get it done. Take EVERYTHING out of the space you're going to purge. Every… last… little… thing and put it into one of three piles. Keep, donate, or trash. If you get caught up on an item ask yourself- Do you REALLY use the item anymore? Does it serve a purpose? Or is it just taking up valuable closet real estate?

Keep in mind, if you are selling soon, the more empty a closet is the better. Buyers want to feel like there will be enough storage space for them and if they see a jam packed closet, they might get the impression that you don’t have enough storage space…which in turn means there isn’t enough storage to suit their needs either. 

When selling a house I always believe less is best. Not only will your home show better, but you’ll have that much less to pack, and unpack which = less stress!

If you’re thinking about moving soon and want more personalized advice on purging and getting your home show ready, give me a call and I’d be more then happy to help!