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Declutter kitchen work surfaces: 'This is vital, particularly if you keep a lot of kitchen gadgets and appliances on show.

The kitchen is the biggest influencer on prospective buyers, so working hard to declutter yours makes good sense.

Living room storage ideas to help tidy your space.

You may need to rearrange shelves where photos have been so play around with the space but remember to keep it simple and symmetrical, where possible.'

This is a good opportunity for you to decide whether any of these sentimental items should be stored in a memory box instead. By decluttering photos on walls and shelves, you de-personalise your home which means prospective buyers can visualise your home as “theirs”. Depersonalise: 'As beautiful as your wedding photos or pictures of your kids are, take them down before viewings. Consider whether you need it on display or whether it could be sold, donated or stored elsewhere while the house is on the market.'Ħ. Remove over-sized pieces: 'You may have a large coffee table or gym equipment in a small living room – or an ottoman in a small bedroom. It also makes it one less place for clutter to gather!'ĥ. Get rid of excess furniture: 'One of the quickest 'wins' when decluttering your home for sale is to get rid of excess furniture – a couple of pieces that are not needed will instantly make rooms feel more spacious and make the positive features of the room more obvious. The living room needs to look welcoming – prospective buyers need to imagine themselves unwinding there – but it needs to feel spacious, too.