Everyone has to go through a big move from one home to another at least once in their lives. But before you call those furniture movers and home design specialists, there’s often the question of what to do with the home that you’re leaving behind. If you didn’t already know, there are companies that focus on junk removal before selling your home.
With today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, there are a lot of services available now that weren’t around a decade ago. Hello uber! The same is true in real estate. Some homeowners may actually go the extra mile and renovate their homes in order to make them more attractive to new buyers.
Others live with it the same way for years. That’s where junk removers come in. Think of them as a far more efficient home clean-up crew. They sort your stuff, help you decide what can be disposed of, and most importantly, the best way to dispose of it.
Here are three quick reasons why you perform junk removal before selling your home.
They Remove Clutter
This seems obvious, but even the most dedicated of homeowners may have a hard time in letting a few of their things go. Sentiment, nostalgia, memories, all play a part in how we sort and ultimately remove things from the home.
However, the hard fact is that your home’s new owners will not be as attached to the same things you are. Decluttering your home is something all (good) Realtors will recommend. Using junk removers as an impartial third party can help strike a balance between the things you can leave behind, and the things you can dispose of.
They (Don’t) Remove Clutter
However, the reverse can also hold true! Some things that you may deem disposable may actually be very useful to the new owners. Junk removers have the experience to identify, sort, and set aside items or furnishings that you may think are kind of old, but might actually not.
This is due to your familiarity with the house you’re leaving behind. You’re not impartial. These companies are. Let them help you! Especially with first-time homeowners, some necessities like heating, plumbing outfits, or even kitchen add-ons are a welcome feature that you may leave behind.
They Dispose of Things
Finally, junk removers make sure that what you do throw out, they’re thrown out in the most efficient way possible. It’s one thing to finally decide what items or furnishings do you want to dispose of, but where and how to do it is surprisingly difficult. There are some things that are simply too big to fit in a garbage can, so where do you throw them?
Junk removers have the knowledge and the equipment needed to deal with these tasks. They’ll take care of most of the disposal details. You may even make a small profit if what you’re discarding proves valuable.
It’s an often-overlooked service, but having the junk removed before vacating your home can make your move vastly more convenient for you too. Not to mention, the home is much more welcoming to potential buyers. They can help you take charge of your moving routine much more efficiently since there’s already a lot to deal with having to move.
So, before giving those furniture movers and your real estate agent a call, maybe drop a line to your nearest junk removal company. You might just be surprised at how much easier moving gets with their help!
