When approaching the topic through a real estate lens, decluttering is most commonly associated with the process of downsizing. As homeowners transition from their long-held family home into a smaller, more compact residence such as a high-rise condominium, they must take stock of and purge many belongings before moving into their new space. However, the value of decluttering is not merely limited to homeowners facing this type of circumstance. 

For young families who are ascending the property ladder to a larger, more suitable home, strategic decluttering can contribute to a better result on the sale of your existing property, as well as a more refined lifestyle within the next residence. Continue reading for more insights. 

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Why Declutter as an Upsizer?

Upon initial consideration, decluttering your family home before moving to a bigger place may seem counterintuitive. Considering you will have a greater volume of square footage to fill with furnishings and belongings, purging your existing space will mean holding fewer items at your disposal when settling in your next one. 

The intention of proactively purging your family home does not concern this idea. Rather, the process is designed to improve the results of your upcoming home sale – which, in turn, will influence your financial capacity as you purchase a larger property. In other words, decluttering your home before listing can elevate what you are able to buy next. 

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Outside Eyes on Your Family Home

At its core, the value of purging your family home centres around buyer appeal. The greater your property speaks to potential buyers, the higher odds you will have of receiving quality offers. 

Consider this, as growing families themselves, your home’s potential buyers will have a number of essential features on their home wish lists. One of the most important of these traits will be ample physical space. As a parent yourself, you likely recognize the value of space. In fact, your upcoming move may be motivated by a need for more of it. 

With that in mind, interested buyers will prioritize properties that feel open, spacious and adaptable to the needs of their growing household. Therefore, presenting your home to appear vast, capacious, and uncluttered will be imperative to achieving top-dollar offers. 

Decluttering & Staging 

Beyond increasing your home’s available space, decluttering is also foundational to staging. Professional home staging involves the strategic incorporation of furnishing and decor elements in a way that depersonalizes and enhances the emotional appearance of a property. With fewer furnishings and belongings in your home, your selling agent (or their stager) will have greater flexibility in how they present your home to buyers. This will increase your chances of a high-result sale. 

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Are All Belongings Essential?

Understandably, some families may feel hesitant to declutter or purge a high volume of personal belongings. Often, these concerns are emotional in nature, with homeowners expressing a sentimental connection to various items, especially when some evoke memories of the childrens’ younger years. 

As a family, it is important to recognize that your needs and circumstances will be in constant evolution as your children grow. In a cycle of every few years, you may find that many items in your home will simply no longer be practical. Therefore, it is immensely beneficial to make yourself accustomed to the process of decluttering and the emotional aspects that come with it.  

Upsizing With Armin Group

Moving your family to a larger, more suitable home is an exciting process, but it is also vastly intricate. Armin Group is here to help. 

Decluttering is merely one facet of successfully unlocking maximum equity from your existing home. Our team’s refined selling services can help accomplish a smooth, high-result sale on your existing home while finding the ideal place to lay your roots next – managing both processes from start to finish.

 Looking to purchase a larger home? As distinguished leaders in luxury Toronto real estate, Armin Group can help. Send us an email, or call our team at 416.960.9995 to begin your journey.