Even if you aren’t contemplating selling your Triangle area home, closet clutter can drive you crazy.  Take these simple steps to organize your closet, you’ll save time in the long run.  If you are selling a home, then it’s an essential task!

First, get rid of everything you don’t need on a daily or routine basis.  If like me, you have trouble throwing out good stuff, donate the items to any number of local thrift stores, Good Will, etc, and don’t forget to ask for a tax receipt.  You’ll need to itemize a list of what you donated and each item’s value used to arrive at the “estimate value” of your donation for tax purposes.  I staple my list or transfer it to the back of the donation receipt.

Next, if the problem is from lack of organizing methods, purchase a closet organization system.  There are plenty of inexpensive solutions available from any major home store.  When buying a system with drawers, look for those that extend out fully so you can see what’s in them. 

Finally, if you don’t have good lighting in your closet, install it.  These same home stores have inexpensive battery operated “stick on” lights you can place overhead in your closet.

Once cleaned out and organized, your closets wil look much bigger and be more appealing to buyers.  For other useful tips on preparing your Hillsborough, Carrboro or Chapel Hill home for sale, contact an experienced agent to assist you in all aspects of preparing your home for sale.  Connie Shuping with Great Triangle Homes-The Shuping Advantage Team will do that and more, using proven marketing strategies that work to get your home sold!