A fresh New Year is the perfect time to conquer clutter, especially if you’re preparing to sell your Memphis home. A tidy, organized space not only makes daily life more peaceful, it improves buyers’ perceptions and can lead to faster sales and stronger offers when listed. According to national staging studies, 81% of buyer’s agents say staging helps buyers picture the home as their own. This means that staged homes spend significantly less time on the market versus non-staged homes, according to Investopedia.

Here are four practical ways to manage clutter in your home, along with organizational staging tips that help your property shine.

1. Kitchen Clutter: Corral with Containers

As the heart of the home, the kitchen’s organization is a vital support system for a busy family. The kitchen is also one of the first areas buyers view when they’re exploring a home listing online. Cluttered counters or mismatched storage can distract from great features and make cooking and daily life chores chaotic.

Tips:

• Use matching trays or bins to group items like lunch-making supplies, snacks, or coffee station elements. Corralling everything you need for a task saves time.
• Keep everyday items handy but out of sight; clear containers and drawer organizers make cabinets and drawers look bigger and neater.
• Consider using clear canisters for snacks and baking essentials so your kitchen storage is not only functional, but also feels organized and intentional.

2. Bathroom Clutter: Deploy Bins and Baskets for Calm

Everyday products can make bathrooms messy very quickly. This makes it harder to get ready for work and for bed and can spark stress from visual clutter. Creating pretty, clear spaces in the bathroom improves everyday life while also giving buyers the clean, spacious vanities they expect.

Tips:

• Place daily essentials in a small bin or container inside a drawer or cabinet.
• Keep countertops clear except for a decorative soap dispenser and a small plant. Plants thrive in warm, humid bathrooms.
• Put larger, bulky products under the sink, grouping like items in bins.

3. Toys and Children’s Artwork: Curate and Capture

Kids make life joyful–and visually busy. It can be tempting to save everything your children draw, color, paint, and make. Celebrate your children’s creativity by preserving and displaying your favorites.

Tips:

• Photograph sentimental projects and art, making them into memory reels in iPhoto or into a customized book. Explore Etsy for creative custom book options.
• Rotate your favorite pieces in slim frames.
• Use easily accessible cubes or baskets for toy storage. (Children are more likely to tidy up when they can reach toy storage.)
• Pack away seasonal toys for staging photos.

4. Closets and Clothes: Edit and Pack Away

Disorganized closets make daily life difficult and give potential buyers the impression of limited storage–a red flag!

Tips:

• Edit your clothes and donate items you no longer want or need before organizing and staging.
• Use uniform hangers and storage bins to elevate and highlight storage space.
• Pack away off-season items in bins so closets contain only what you’re currently wearing and using.

Why Clutter Control and Staging Matter

A neat, functional home makes life easier. Staging for function and organization helps you maintain a tidy home while adding measurable value when listing your home:
✔ 81% of buyer’s agents say staging helps buyers visualize the home as theirs, according to Investopedia.
✔ Staged homes often sell in fewer days than non-staged homes. Investopedia
✔ Staging frequently results in offers 1%–5% higher according to National Association of REALTORS data. Investopedia

At Set the Stage-Bluff City East, our team specializes in decluttering, organizing, and staging Memphis homes so they look their best in listing photos and in-person tours.

Ready for a fresh start? Book a Love Your Space Consultation and make your home feel peaceful, beautiful, and ready to sell.