The 10-Day Declutter Challenge That Will Get Your Home in St. George Ready to List

If you're thinking about selling your home in St. George, and you want to seize the hot market that we're seeing this summer, it's not too late. With the right plan, you can get your home ready to list fast. 

The first step to making a fast, successful sale in St. George is simple: decluttering. Buyers want to see clean, organized, and open spaces that let them picture their life in your home, not yours, and you don’t need months to get there.

This 10-Day Declutter Challenge is designed to help you prepare your home quickly, without overwhelm. If you want to make your listing shine, this guide will help you get there fast.

Why Decluttering Matters

In today’s competitive market, first impressions are everything. A clutter-free home:

• Makes rooms look bigger and brighter
• Helps buyers emotionally connect with the space
• Allows your listing photos to stand out online
• Signals that the home has been well maintained

Best of all? It’s low-cost and high-impact, a seller’s dream combination.

If you have 10 days to spend on decluttering, try this challenge. 

Day 1: Entryway and First Impressions

Spend the first day focused on helping your home make an amazing first impression. Start at the front door. Clear shoes, bags, coats, and extra furniture. Then, clean windows and the front porch. Aim for simplicity, thinking “welcoming, not lived-in.” A simple refresh can go a long way toward setting the tone for the home, even if there aren't any major projects needing to be done. 

Day 2: Kitchen Counters and Cabinets

If your home is like most, the kitchen is holding a fair amount of clutter. Spend this day clearing off surfaces, storing small appliances, and getting rid of things you're not using anymore. 

Organize your kitchen cabinets (buyers will open them to see what kind of storage there is), and throw out expired pantry items. Make sure every cabinet looks good inside and out. 

Day 3: Living Room

The living room might need a littel refresh. Remove personal photos, excess decor, and kids’ toys. Keep furniture minimal and arrange it with flow in mind. Highlight natural light and views (especially if you have those amazing red rock views!). Limit personal belongings, like books or TV remotes, that you usually leave out. 

Day 4: Bathrooms

Take the time to completely clear countertops and cabinets in every bathroom. Store toiletries neatly, and get rid of everything you're not regularly using. You can either get a headstart on packing, or actually get rid of it all, but don't leave the cabinets, counters, and drawers cluttered with personal care products and miscellaneous items. 

Day 5: Primary Bedroom

Your buyers will likely pay a lot of attention to this room, so it's worth some extra attention. Make it feel like a calm retreat. Start with these tips:

• Remove excess furniture.
• Organize closets — 50% full is ideal for showings.
• Neutralize bedding and decor.

Day 6: Other Bedrooms

Spend the next day similarly in the other bedrooms. Pay attention to closets and bedding to make them as clean, fresh, and staged as possible. If one of your other bedrooms is a guest room or office, stage it clearly as one or the other.

Day 7: Closets

Depending on the number of closets you have, this may be more or less of a project. Go through each closet, donating or packing away out-of-season clothing. Use matching hangers and tidy shelves, knowing that buyers will likely take a peek in each closet.

Day 8: Garage or Storage Spaces

This is another place that buyers will peek in, and while they don't need to be as tidy and clean as the home itself, they still matter. Start here:

• Stack boxes neatly.
• Toss broken tools, donate extras.
• Sweep floors and open up space.

Even if that's all you do, it will go a long way toward showing the home as a well-maintained property. 

Day 9: Furniture and Decor

Now it's time to edit. Consider removing one piece of furniture from every room (more space = more appeal). It's better for a space to look a little empty than it is for it to appear crowded or cramped. Store away personal or bold decor items, and add neutral, cozy touches like throw pillows or a simple plant.

Day 10: Final Walkthrough

At this point, your home should be feeling pretty fresh. Spend some time this day walking through and pretending you're a buyer, making a list of anything that is out of place. Touch up scuffs, fingerprints, and any last-minute spots to make the home appear like new. 

If you want to sell fast in St. George’s competitive real estate market, this 10-day declutter challenge will help you get there. It’s simple, strategic, and proven to impress buyers.

Ready to learn more about St. George real estate, the current market value of your home, or tips for selling fast? We can help, so contact us any time.