When buyers tour a home, they open closets, pantries, and cabinets. A packed closet tells them there isn't enough storage, even when there is.
Aim to remove about a third of what's in every closet before listing. Pack off-season clothing, extra linens, and anything you won't need in the next few months. You're moving anyway, so this is a head start.
Clear the kitchen counters to a few intentional items, and organize the pantry so shelves look open and orderly. Matching hangers and a few labeled bins make closets look calm in photos.
Don't forget the garage. A clear floor and organized shelving show buyers the space they're paying for. Pre-packed, labeled boxes stacked neatly along one wall read as 'organized seller', not 'cluttered house'.
