How much space are we wasting in our homes? How much does it cost us to store clutter?
Lets look at it by the numbers, rather than as an emotional subject. If a home costs approximately $150 per square foot to build, and a monthly storage locker costs $1.50 per square foot to rent, how much is your clutter genuinely costing you?
Lets say one storage locker, the size of a small bedroom, or 100 sq feet costs$150 per month, plus gst is $157.50. The annual cost of that is $1890. WOW.
The argument can be made that, "I own my house so I don't pay rent to store my belongings. " Yes, that is true, however, when it comes to selling that house, the bigger the better. Buyers are looking for spacious homes. The more living space the better. A cluttered house of 1200 sq feet can look like an unkempt house of 900 sq feet. It's a matter of perception. How will your house be perceived? The smaller something appears, the less a buyer is willing to pay. A home that looks open and spacious and well kept will always sell for more money.
What if, spending $500 and less than 10 hours of your own time working with a professional organizing team, could increase the sale price of your home by $3000? Would that be worth it? That's why it is absolutely critical to de-clutter when planning to prepare your home for sale. It also makes the actual move a lot easier. With clutter sorted and pared down, and items neatly packed away those items are already ready to move. Wouldn't that be great... moving 30% less stuff?
It's a win-win situation when you hire a professional organizer as part of your moving and sales team.
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