It’s the New Year and if your home is on the market, one of your resolutions is probably to unload that property at the best price and in the quickest possible time frame. Oftentimes when people list Palm Springs homes for sale, they figure that they can rely on the beautiful backdrop of the desert to do the selling for them. While the stunning area views are definitely a selling point, sellers have to stage their home properly in order to attract the buyers who are serious about purchasing a property. You can own the most beautiful property in La Quinta, Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert, but if the house isn’t staged properly, potential buyers are likely to move on to the next.
One of the best ways to start preparing Palm Springs homes for sale —and an excellent resolution for everyone—is to de-clutter. This is extremely important as it will make your home look more spacious and roomy. Plus, the less there is in the home, the less that the potential buyer has to use their imagination.
Your goal should be not only to get rid of excess clutter, such as boxes, clothing, appliances and household items you no longer use, but to eliminate some of the furniture. Again, this will make the space look so much larger. Really assess what you can live without and get rid of it. You should aim to get rid of as much as a half if possible, but if not, make removing one quarter of the furnishings your minimum goal.
If you have to store boxes in the garage, make sure that you don’t clutter that area either. It’s very likely that buyers will ask you to put the garage door up so you can see inside. At the very least, get some garage storage cabinets so they’re not looking at messy boxes.
Make a rule that for any new item you buy over the next few months, something else has to be removed or thrown out. This will help you maintain whatever de-cluttering you get done in the next few weeks. Once you’ve eliminated the clutter from your desert property in La Quinta, Palm Desert Rancho Mirage or any other area in Coachella Valley, you’ll be well on your way to finding a dream buyer for your beloved home.
