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SELLING YOUR MADISON MS REAL ESTATE HOME
HOW TO UNCLUTTER AND ORGANIZE YOUR
MADISON MS REAL ESTATE HOMES
STEP #1 DEFINE CLUTTER
I know this step may seem a bit
elementary but as the old saying goes “one person’s junk may be another
person’s treasure”. So how do
you define clutter? Some possible definitions
are: things you no longer use, things
that are completely disorganized, anything that is unfinished and you know you
have not intentions of finishing. If you
have things that fit into any of these categories proceed to STEP #2.
STEP #2 DON’T PROCRASTINATE – DO IT NOW!
I challenge you to get out your calendar right now and
“pencil in” a date to un-clutter and organize.
Once you’ve set the date DON”T RESCHEDULE IT! Proceed to STEP # 3.
STEP #3 CREATE A SCHEDULE AND STICK
TO IT
I’m a firm believer that people are more likely to complete
a task when working from a schedule.
Create a schedule that works best for you and one that will allow little
or no distractions. Be Realistic! Once you’ve set your schedule STICK TO
IT! Proceed to STEP # 4.
STEP #4 SET A GOAL FOR EACH AREA
The key to reaching any goal is making the goal a realistic
one. For example, if you know you need to un-clutter the closet, dresser
bureaus and the desk in your bedroom, determine how much time you’ll need for
each task; this way you’ll know exactly what needs to be done and you can work
towards that goal while sticking to the schedule you’ve already created. You are not ready to proceed to STEP # 5
STEP #5 SEPARATE OR CATEGORIZE YOUR CLUTTER
Categorizing is the key to organization. Decide what you
want to keep, what you want to get rid of and what you want to donate. Categorizing will help you move through the
clutter quickly and efficiently. Be sure to keep things in each category
together. You are now ready to organize. Proceed to Step #6
STEP #6 TRASH UNWANTED ITEMS
The first step to organizing is
getting rid of unwanted items. Trash all of the items you categorized as
unwanted and put them out to the curb for pick up. Proceed to Step #7
STEP #7 DONATE ITEMS THAT CAN BE USED BY OTHERS
If you’ve decided to donate items,
place those items in a box or other storage container. It would be wise to go ahead and load these
items in your vehicle or arrange for pick-up to prevent re-cluttering. Proceed to Step #8
STEP #8 CATEGORIZE ITEMS YOU’VE DECIDED TO KEEP
Categorize/separate the items
you’re keeping. Categories might include
seasonal clothing items, bathroom items, closest items, etc. This will help you decide where the items should
be stored. Proceed to Step #9
STEP #9 STORE ITEMS WHERE THEY BELONG
You are now ready to organize the
items you want to keep. Make things convenient and accessible by storing items
where they belong. If you have items
that don’t have a “home” find unused space to neatly store them. You can also rearrange things to make better
use of space. Proceed to Step #10
STEP #10 ENJOY YOUR UN-CLUTTERED HOME OR OFFICE
Now that you’ve un-cluttered, it’s time to sit back, relax
and enjoy the rewards of a clutter free, organized life. You will now have more time to spend with
your loved ones, more energy to do the things you want to do and a home or
office you can be proud of.
HOPE THIS ARTICLE HELPS YOU TO BETTER ORGANIZE YOUR HOME. IF YOU’RE BUYING OR SELLING IN THE NEAR FUTURE, HERRINGTON REALTY WOULD LOVE TO ASSIST YOU.
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