Make a statement with your clutter-free entry and allow potential buyers into your home while making them feel safe, secure, and welcome. For more information on how to impress potential buyers, speak with real estate agents in Ottawa like the Molly & Claude team.

First impressions speak volumes and how you welcome potential buyers into your home may make or break a sale. Real estate agents in Ottawa recommend the following steps for decluttering your entryway:

Coat Tree

A coat tree allows for plenty of storage in a fairly small footprint.  Hooks on the wall are a great easy way to have extra storage and simplify clutter.

Front Entry

Now we are in the front entry, the welcoming point to any home. There are many types of front entries, from small shoe-box entries, to gracious ones with Tara-style grand staircases. Having a clutter-free entryway is so important to welcome your potential buyers. Invest in shelving and even baskets for shoes, hats, mitts, and bike locks. Take last season’s coats and jackets out of the closet to help with the visual clutter. Pare down your shoe collection. You may be ready to up-size, but new buyers for your home will want to feel that they will have many years before they are busting at the seams.

Scatter Rugs

Scatter rugs are great for keeping a space clean, especially during those rainy, wet months. They will encourage potential buyers to take their shoes off and visit your home in comfort.

Secure Door Lock

Your front door should have a good secure lock that works properly. If you have a storm door, it should be in good condition with screening replaced as necessary and unbroken handles. The windows should be clean and bright to allow sunshine to flow into your home.

Sitting Bench

If your entry permits, have a sitting bench with baskets and storage underneath allows for plenty of storage space, but still gives you clean lines for an uncluttered look.

Snowy Months

Starting from the driveway up, you want to make sure that you have a safe clutter-free entry, so during those cold snowy months you will want to clear any ice and snow. In all months you will check that any flagstones are in good shape, replacing as necessary. Front entry steps need to be clear of ice and snow as well as any accumulated leaves and debris. You will also want to check that your railings are in place and working properly. When prospective buyers don’t feel safe and secure, they’ll move on to the next home on their list.