How Much Does A Cluttered Property Push Values Down?
Cleaning up your exterior and storage spaces is one of the fastest, cheapest ways to boost a home’s value and make it easier to sell. Real estate agents consistently report that clutter—indoors and out—pushes prices down because buyers assume poor maintenance and struggle to see the home’s true potential. Surveyed top agents estimate that simple cleaning and de-cluttering can raise a home’s sale price by roughly 3–5%, or more than $11,000 on a typical mid-priced house, and help it sell much faster. For heavily cluttered homes, some brokers say the discount can easily reach 10% or more because buyers either walk away or demand steep concessions.themortgagepoint+2
When you clear junk from garages, side yards, and backyards, you instantly showcase usable square footage, storage capacity, parking, and outdoor living space—features buyers pay a premium for. Professional de-cluttering and junk hauling often deliver extremely high returns, with some industry analyses suggesting sellers can unlock tens of thousands of dollars in hidden value by spending only a few hundred dollars to remove clutter and stage spaces properly. In practical terms, that means a neat, junk-free property might sell for 3–10% more than a similar but messy home, while also attracting more showings and offers in less time.bhg+5
If you are in need of some help de-cluttering your property, or you need some junk hauled away, Edwards Enterprises is here to help. Just give us a call at 805 987-2441.