{"id":501,"date":"2021-04-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legacy.showhomes.com\/the-woodlands\/the-psychology-of-the-closet-when-selling-your-home\/"},"modified":"2022-05-09T00:09:40","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T00:09:40","slug":"the-psychology-of-the-closet-when-selling-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legacy.showhomes.com\/the-woodlands\/the-psychology-of-the-closet-when-selling-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"The Psychology of the Closet When Selling Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a professional real estate stager, I have the pleasure of
\nmany years of helping homeowners in assessing their homes for the real estate
\nmarket. From fine-tuning just a few details to complete overhauls, I have
\nassisted many, many sellers and their agents in preparing to have the best
\npossible presentation to buyers.<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most noted issues that sellers of even the most
\nwell-kept homes tend to have overlooked are their closets.  The majority
\nof closets I encounter are messy, over-packed, have wall scuffs, and are
\nterribly unorganized.<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, when I come upon a neat and tidy closet that meets
\nmy high standards, I jokingly award a “Closet of the Week” accolade
\nto applaud their effort. But, why do closets matter when selling a home?  After all, it is a closet – meant to hide and
\ndisguise all the junk and extra things we really don’t use or need. And, buyers
\nshouldn’t care – we’re all on the same page about the function of a close – to
\nhide the messes! As long as the main rooms are lovely, who really cares about
\nthe closet?<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

The answer is that when buyers are viewing your property, no
\nstone is left unturned. They are judging the home’s quality and features and
\nlooking in every nook and cranny. They want a well-maintained home. When they
\nsee a disaster in a closet, they are psychologically assessing your ability as
\na seller to care for a home. If you have taken time to keep your closets neat,
\nclean and organized (after all, it is the place to hide our junk), then you
\nmust really care about other unseen places in the home.<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

Now, to really show off your closet to buyers, I recommend
\ngoing one step further – pack away unnecessary items so the closet is only
\nabout half full.  Move the packed boxes
\nof items to the back of the garage or, even better, to a storage unit. This
\ngives the impression that there is plenty of storage space in your home.<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

In essence, the psychology of a closet is a
\ncritical element when selling your home. Not only are you selling the home
\nitself, but also selling yourself as a good caretaker of the property. A good
\ncloset cleaning may only take an hour. But the investment is worth the effort –
\nand you might even win our award!<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

Laura Landesman, Owner of Showhomes of The Woodlands, is a
\ncertified staging professional in The Woodlands, Texas and a RESA-PRO member.
\nShe is passionate about the power of home staging and loves working with
\nRealtors and homeowners in The Woodlands and Spring areas to help sell homes
\nfaster and for more money.<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/font><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

#homestaging
\n#stagingsells #showhomes #showhomesofthewoodlands #thewoodlands
\n#homestagingthewoodlands #homestagingspring #stagingworks #realestate
\n#thewoodlandsrealestate #staginghomes #springtexas #luxuryproperties
\n#luxuryhomes #homestager #homestagers #propertystaging #thewoodlandsrealtor
\n#stagewithapro #stagingtips #dontdelaystagetoday<\/font><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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