What’s worth keeping?
You can tell more about a person by what they toss out than what they keep!
Many people strive to become more organized but find it difficult to get rid of clutter. People may hang on to things because they are afraid to throw them out for fear they may want to use them later. Most professional organizers, however, advise that if you haven’t used something in a year, it’s time to get rid of it!!! Really go to Ace Harware in Kihei and put those old clothes in the Big Brother Big Sister bins, Rainbow attic for re-sale, or Salvation Army for the stuff that’s worth passing on to someone that may be a bit more needy than you.
Some tips to help you eliminate some of the clutter and get organized are:
* Donate items to charitable organizations, and use your receipts for tax deductions.
* Schedule a garage sale to sell your gently used items, but know that shoppers expect a hefty discount on price.
* Consider offering electronic gear, sporting equipment, or designer clothing to a consignment store.
* Throw out old papers and useless items.
Aloha,
Mary on Maui
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So right Mary on Maui!
Sometimes I see a house that someone wants me to list and I know I won’t be able to sell it until they vacate it because no matter how much you talk about getting rid of clutter, they ain’t gonna be able to do it. But without a doubt a clean, clutter free zone is much more appealing to Buyers (even on a subconscious level, make that especially on a subconscious level) than almost anything else about presenting your home.
Aloha, Mike
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Posted by: Mike Kerr | November 17th, 2008 14:05