Organization is key when selling homes in Gresham

Now that you've cleared the clutter out of your Gresham, OR real estate listing, you may be wondering what to do with the leftover essentials. After all, you'll need clothing, toiletries and kitchen accessories for everyday life until you pack up and move, but buyers may be less likely to picture their own families in the space if it's still clearly your home.

While your house is on the market and your real estate agent is hosting showings, you'll need to stay as organized as possible. This doesn't mean keeping as much as possible behind closed doors, as buyers are curious about closet and cupboard space and will go snooping.

Emulate the type of organization you see in retail stores. Your closets will look larger and more impersonal if everything is neatly hung, buttoned and facing the same direction. Kitchen storage will appear more functional and the whole space will seem cleaner if all of your plates, cups and cooking utensils are displayed as if for sale - lined up, evenly stacked and grouped together.

Stop by the Bed Bath & Beyond near the Civic Drive MAX station for items that can help organize homes for sale in Gresham, OR. A matching set of coat hangers or attractive bottles in which you can keep mismatched kitchen spices will help you achieve the showroom look that helps turn showings into offers.