As three-car garages become the norm in new homes, sellers of older homes should do everything they can to impress prospective buyers with the spa- ciousness of their garages. This means eliminating clutter and organizing the existing space. Just as the trend toward custom closets drew homeowners’ atten- tion nearly three decades ago, home- owners are now looking to organize their garages. Because extra car bays fre- quently serve as workshops and storage areas, the garage must be flexible. Homeowners want their garages to be as functional as their kitchens, so sellers should draw attention to their garages’ potential by removing junk and adding shelves and other organizational fea- tures. A garage may not make or break a sale, but it could be a tiebreaker.
Removing clutter and organizing and cleaning your garage will cause it to appear larger, making it more appealing to buyers. Decluttering will also help you eliminate items that you no longer use or need. Should you be considering the sale of your home, contact me today. I will walk you through the selling proc- ess, step by step. The office is conven- iently located at 1199 Amboy Ave., Edison HINT: Sellers should scrub and paint garage floors that are spotted and stained with paint and oil.