The First Room You Should Declutter Before Selling (Kawartha Lakes Real Estate)

Getting ready to sell your home in Ontario? Start decluttering the rooms buyers notice first. These simple early steps help downsizers, retirees, and families prepare their home for the 2026 market.

Here are the top things buyers notice—and what’s quietly shrinking your home’s value:    • 26 Things to Remove Before Selling Your Ho...  

CHAPTERS:
0:00 — Why Is Decluttering Your Home Before Selling So Overwhelming?
2:27 — What Room Matters Most When Selling Your Home in Ontario?
5:54 — Is Your Entryway Sending Buyers the Wrong First Impression?
12:10 — What Bathroom Clutter Turns Buyers Off When Selling the Family Home?
15:54 — How Do You Make the Rest of Your Home Buyer-Ready Without Renovating?

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We’re Jennifer Bacon and Dean Michel, a real estate duo rooted right here in the Kawartha Lakes. After making our own move from the city to lake life, we know firsthand that selling your home — especially after decades — can feel overwhelming. Downsizing your home isn’t just about square footage, it’s about memories, belongings, and figuring out what really matters for your next chapter.

That’s where we come in. Whether you’re thinking about downsizing, selling your family home, or letting go of the cottage, our job is to make the process clear, manageable, and (dare we say) a little easier than you expected. We combine local expertise with a step-by-step approach that keeps you informed without the jargon or pressure.

And yes — every great team needs an office manager. Ours just happens to have four legs and a wagging tail. Cedar, our black lab, keeps us on schedule (especially when it comes to walk breaks) and reminds us daily that change doesn’t have to be hard.

At the heart of it, we believe real estate should feel less like a root canal and more like a thoughtful transition into the life you want. If you’re ready to sell your home or start the downsizing process in Kawartha Lakes, we’d love to help guide you there.