Understanding the Psychology of Clutter
But how important is cleaning up really? Does your home have to look immaculate, like it's been torn from the page of a decorating magazine? Can't the average buyer look past a little clutter and see the value of your home for what it really is?
The answer lies in psychology, so read on to understand exactly what you need to do inorder to maximize your return on investment.
Clutter - a disorganized garage, an overstuffed closet, a disheveled basement - can make people feel uneasy and even edgy. In a study published in the Journal of Family Psychology,clutter was even linked to depression. If you are so attached to your collection and do now want to throw it away, rent a storage or take some of your stuff over to yoru friend's garage for a couple of months.
In addition, clutter can create a feeling of hesitancy, even inertia. "At the sight of clutter people shut down," says organization expert Cathy Philips. "They don't want to do anything". But you want a home buyer to do something - make you an offer!
Clutter can also draw attention to the wrong things. Instead of a big double garage, for instance, a buyer's attention may be focused instead on boxes, lawn equipment and bikes piled
in the corner. Clutter can instantly turn a great selling point into a turnoff.
And if all that isn't enough, clutter has the knack for making everything seem smaller. A big spacious closet can look downright claustrophobic when stuffed to the ceiling with
shoes, clothes and boxes.
So don't underestimate the psychology of clutter. According to research by HomeGain, getting rid of clutter ranks as one of the best investments you can make in preparing your home for sale, averaging a 594% return on your investment.
To me it seems like this this one of the best things that a home seller can do to prepare his house for the market.
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