From Clutter to Closing: How Decluttering Adds to Your Home Value

About this episode

This episode discusses how decluttering can enhance home value and improve living spaces with expert Sara Howard.

Declutter and Increase Your Home Selling Value Is your home working for you, or are you working for your home? Whether you are preparing to put your house on the market, in the middle of a chaotic move, or simply drowning in “stuff,” the state of your environment directly impacts your peace of mind and your property value. In this episode of Real Estate Right Now , we are tackling the clutter crisis head-on to help you reclaim your space. I am thrilled to be sitting down with Sara Howard , the expert behind Elevate Your Environment. Sara isn’t just about tidying up; she is a master at creating functional systems that transform chaotic spaces into serene sanctuaries. We are going to dive deep into how professional organizing can be the secret weapon in real estate—from staging a home to sell for top dollar, to making your move seamless and stress-free. If you have ever stared at a packed garage or an overflowing closet and felt overwhelmed, you cannot afford to miss this conversation. Sara will be sharing actionable tips on how to purge what you don’t need, organize what you love, and elevate the way you live. We’ll discuss the psychology behind the mess and practical…

People in this episode

Host: Jay Izso

Guest: Sara Howard

Topics covered

• decluttering
• home value
• real estate
• organizing
• psychology of space
• home staging

Keywords

• declutter
• home selling
• property value
• professional organizing
• stress-free move
• functional systems

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Elevate Your Environment, Linda Craft Team, Realtors

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