Buyers Love Neatness.

50% of the kitchen counter top is covered with STUFF! The buyer sees this and is turned OFF! The bathroom counters is loaded with "stuff" and the buyer sees this? TURN OFF!

What to do? If you can "box" it! Eventually everything will have to be boxed so do it now. If you cannot "box" it, put it away in cupboard (or pantry).

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Posted Tuesday May 13

( 05/13/08 03:28PM ) — Team DiMuria, Katy Texas Realtors

Agreed 100% people have a tough time getting past clutter and seeing the house as their home instead of yours.

( 05/13/08 03:28PM ) — John Walters

I associate neatness with care. Like a car if it's taken care of it could be a good deal.

( 05/13/08 03:32PM ) — Marjorie Taylor - Homes in St. Augustine

Box up the clutter and slip in a cabinet. The "stuff" is still easily accessible, if needed, but out of potential buyers sight. Sellers must realize that in order to sell their home for top dollar in today's market it must look like a model.

( 05/13/08 03:39PM ) — Thomas Scott - Showhomes

Hire a stager!

Clutter is a deal killer - I too, like clean and clear counters with just a few things. Let a professional de-clutter a home like that and the increased sales price always pays for itself.