By Jackie Leffner
Are you planning to put your home on the market this spring? If so, you already know how important those first impressions are—especially when most buyers will see your home online before they ever step through the door. The secret to making your listing photos shine? Decluttering early, so your home looks spacious, inviting, and move-in ready.
First Step – Organizing and Decluttering
Before the stager arrives or your realtor schedules a photographer, it is essential to clear out the excess. Clutter can distract buyers and make even the most beautiful spaces feel cramped. A decluttered home photographs better, shows better, and often sells faster—and for a higher price.
The Power of a Professional Organizer
This is where a professional organizer comes in. At Meat & Potatoes Organizing, we do not offer staging services, but we work hand-in-hand with realtors and staging professionals to ensure your home is truly ready for its close-up. Our specialty is helping you sort, edit, and organize your belongings so that every room feels open, fresh, and appeals to buyers.
Why Start Now?
Spring selling season comes up fast! Starting the decluttering process early means you will have time to make thoughtful decisions about what to keep, donate, or pack away. You will avoid last-minute stress and be ready when your realtor or stager needs the home to be photo ready.
Moving Preparation Made Simple
Decluttering now is not just about the sale, it is about making your move easier, too. As you sort and organize, you will pack only what you truly want in your next home. A professional organizer can help you create a moving plan, label boxes for easy unpacking, and even set up donation or junk removal services. You will save time, money, and energy on moving day.
A Team Approach for the Best Results
Think of your Realtor as your marketing expert, your stager as your style consultant, and your organizer as your logistics partner. While your realtor focuses on pricing and negotiations, and your stager brings out your home’s best features, your organizer helps you create a space that is easy to stage and a breeze to photograph. Together, this team approach can help you attract more buyers and maximize your sale price.
Ready to Get Started?
If you are even thinking about selling this spring, now is the perfect time to reach out for a complimentary consultation. Meat & Potatoes Organizing will work alongside your realtor and stager to help you declutter, prepare, and make your home shine for every potential buyer.
