
Key takeaways
- Clear 50% of every surface before photos
- Bins stack neatly in a garage without looking like chaos
- Pack personal photos first
Surfaces sell homes
Counters, mantels, and nightstands read as larger when they are mostly empty. Aim to clear half of everything before the photographer arrives.
Where the stuff goes
Uniform bins stacked in a garage corner look intentional. A pile of mismatched cardboard reads as a home mid-crisis.
Personal items come down first
Family photos, awards, and collections are the hardest things for a buyer to see past. They are also the easiest to pack early.
Priya Raman
Commercial Accounts
Priya has helped hundreds of households and offices in Denver, CO move with reusable bins, and writes about what actually works on the day.
Put this into practice
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