Payson Real Estate Market – New Year’s Resolution: Clean the Garage

How many people have cleaning the garage as one of their New Year’s Resolutions? A Lot! And if you are considering putting your house up for sale on the Payson real estate market there are also a couple key benefits. Benefit number 1 is you will not have to move all the clutter from your garage to your new house and benefit number 2 is your home will be much more appealing to potential buyers. So, here are a few tips to get started.

Tip #1 – Remove & Decide: If possible, remove all the items from your garage and assess your overall space. Think of the different area in your garage and where you should install various shelving and cabinets. You will need to decide what you need to purchase in order to get your garage organized. Next, decide what you want to keep and what needs to be thrown away. Consider donating unwanted but gently used items as charities can always use them. Questions to ask yourself as you are going thru your items are, “Do you love it?”, “Do you need it?’, and “When was the last time I used it?”. Based on these answers it will help you purge your belongings.

Tip #2 – Get it up off the Floor: Proper storage and racks are the key to organizing your garage. Use vertical space on the walls and overhead storage to the best of your ability. Use hanging systems for storing frequently used tools and garden items while using wall cabinet units for sports equipment. Overhead storage racks are a great place to store bins of holiday decorations or seasonal clothing you don’t need to access but once a year.

Tip #3 – Group Like items Together: It is best to make zones in your garage. It is useful to put all the sports equipment together and all the tools together. Along these same lines, you may want to create a special area for a work bench and another area for a sewing table. This will depend on your needs and hobbies.

By using these tips, you will be able to organize your garage this year. You will get the enjoyment of a decluttered garage as well as the benefits when you go to put your home up for sale on the Payson real estate market. For help listing your home, contact Rory at 928-595-0136