Closets outfitted with organization systems are likely to elicit the same degree of buyer enthusiasm as hardwood floors and updated kitchens. Sellers should bear this in mind when considering undertaking cost-effective home improvement projects that will give their homes an advantage over comparable homes on the market. Not only do closets with compartmentalized sets of shelves, drawers, and rods reflect the seller’s heightened attention to detail, they can practically double storage space.  While buyers see organized closets as a functional selling point, the good news for sellers is that closet organizers need not be expensive. Do-it-yourselfers can install modular systems themselves, or homeowners can have professionals make the upgrades. There is no need for structural changes or complicated construction.   

  HINT: To give an organized closet an extra dose of sophistication, paint its walls and ceiling a shade or two darker than the room color and  use simple, attractive fixtures.