Decluttered in 24 Hours
When it’s time to sell your home or start fresh for the new year, one of the most important - and often overwhelming - tasks is decluttering. Whether it’s to make the space look larger for potential buyers, have less to pack, or simply to get ready for a fresh start, decluttering can feel like a monumental task. But with the right strategy Structured Clarity, it doesn’t have to be.
We specialize in organizing and decluttering spaces with a focus on efficiency and emotional ease. Recently, we helped a client prepare their home for sale. It took 24 hours to complete the entire house (bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, garage, restrooms, home office, you name it - we took care of it). Here’s a look at the behind the scenes of how we purged through the home to get it ready to sell and move.
We approached the project stategically, focusing on decluttering in stages that would allow us to work efficiently while keeping the client’s needs in mind. The goal wasn’t just to clear out clutter; it was to prepare the home for a quick sell and make it easier for the movers to pack.
With a plan in place, we started the sorting process. We started with one of the most cluttered spaces: closets. This area tends to accumulate a lot of unused items that can make a home feel cramped.
We divided everything into categories:
*Keep: items that the client would need soon or were valuable enough to hold onto. We also separated this category into clean/dirty as we went.
*Donate: gently used items that could be passed along to a local charity.
*Sell: items that could bring in some extra cash if sold online. Our client was eager to donate the majority of things to help the process speed up and give back to her community at the same time.
*Trash: broken or outdated items that had no further use.
We ensured the client felt comfortable throughout the entire process. ❤️The emotions that come with purging a home are endless. Overwhelming feelings, exhaustion, and memories all come out. We supported our client. We understand that letting go of things can be hard, but the result is always worth it: a home that’s ready to sell, stress-free, and filled with only what truly matters.
As we sorted, we used bags to keep everything leaving the home organized. This step helped to prevent becoming overwhelmed, and it also gave us a clearer picture of what needed to be done next. We worked on every space in the home including (but not limited to 😋): drawers, cabinets, shelves, boxes, decor, the garage, etc.
We had Brothers Moving and Storage help us discard a damaged couch for our client. They were prompt, professional, reasonably priced, and happy to help us. They are located in Odessa, TX.
In total our client donated 20 bags and 4 full boxes to a local charity, discarded 19 bags and 3 full boxes of trash, and recycled 29 empty boxes. Furniture donated included 1 office chair, 1 aquarium stand, and 1 piano bench (and discarded the couch).
After 24 hours of decluttering, the home was ready to be sold, and packed. The once-cluttered space now felt spacious, clean, and inviting. The transformation was noticeable not only in the way the house looked but also in how the client felt- lighter, more organized, and prepared for the next chapter.
Ready to declutter your home? Contact Structured Clarity today to learn how we can help you streamline the process and prepare your home for whatever chapter is next for your family.