3 Ultimate Storage Ideas for Your Pre-Listed Property

Does it feel like every time you find a smart idea to add more time to your schedule, something new holds you back? Finally, you found your ‘sweet spot’ for keeping life on track and then things appear to get out of control when you settle on listing your house for sale.

Suddenly, you find time breezes by at the end of your work day. And you’re happy to show the house, but it seems like you’re forever rushing home to tidy it up for a showing. Once you’ve finished cleaning and begging your kids to stuff homework in their backpack and haul their toys and games out to the car, you pray an offer is coming soon.

With each day the house sits on the market, you start to drift into “what-if” thoughts like…what if we wait until the kids graduate from college to list the house?

Hold on. That’s not necessary. If you’re ready to sell your house, there’s a solution to get you through the process.

Get this, you can occupy your home and live in serenity—with a little discipline.

I know. I know. You’re thinking that’s off the wall and I couldn’t possibly understand what you’re going through. Believe me. I do.

You’re almost 100% positive that discipline is a “nice thing” to shoot for. However, a few kids and a couple of dogs can make an average day an interesting challenge. Mix it with selling a house and…well…it takes serious focus and dedication to your goal.

You want what’s best for your family and right now that means doing what you got to do to get the house sold. You’re a heroine. It’s in the mom’s unpublished handbook, right?

Here’s the deal. If you put the right solutions in place, you can make it work.

Now, back to the home showing tips.

Ideally, most unused items around the house would be pre-packed and stored to transition to your next house. However, adding smart storage solutions will make hiding your ‘everyday’ things look purposeful.

Try these 3 storage favorites to get your house in tip-top-tidy shape before you show your house:

Ultimate Stylish Storage Solutions

1.     Storage ottoman

An ottoman alone provides versatility for sitting, or it can work as a coffee table. For excess items, a storage ottoman provides double duty as a place to store extra blankets, pillows, kids toys, and games.

2.     Wicker basket with lids

Wicker baskets come in a variety of sizes and colors to add character and texture to a home’s design. The basket can be used for shelves to tuck away incoming mail or a larger basket works well for storing board games. 

3.     Decorative storage box

A photo box, hat box or other deco storage box would be perfect for organizing closets or table tops. Small accessories can be contained easily as well as essentials for your home office desk.

With these storage options, you have the flexibility to keep what you need without packing it early. Plus, you’ll have a little extra time in your day to cook dinner and still relax with a good book.

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