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Best Home Sale Preparation Services in Manhattan

Manhattan's Most Trusted Home Sale Preparation Team | Expert, Discreet & Built for the NYC Market

The team at Done & Done Home has been helping New Yorkers prepare their Manhattan homes for the market for over 15 years, earning a reputation as the best professional home sale preparation service in the borough. We have a unique understanding of Manhattan real estate that can only be gained through years of experience, and we’ve used it to perfect the process of getting New York homes in the best shape possible before they list.

Professional Home Sale Preparation in Manhattan

Over the last 15 years, our team has helped countless New Yorkers prepare their Manhattan homes for sale. We know the NYC real estate market is like no other: stressful, fast-moving, and incredibly complex, and our team is here to make the process as seamless as possible. Whether you live in a brownstone on the Upper West Side or a converted warehouse in Tribeca, the expert team at Done & Done Home has the experience to help.

With co-ops being the most common housing type in Manhattan, so many New Yorkers find themselves navigating strict board regulations that make preparing a home for sale even more complicated. Whether your building only allows work during limited hours, or you’re required to reserve a freight elevator to remove belongings, the red tape can make an already stressful process feel impossible. Our team has spent over 15 years working around these regulations, and we navigate whatever rules are in place to get the job done quickly and seamlessly.

Here is what sets us apart: Manhattan real estate moves fast. We know how stressful it is to find a home you love but have to wait to sell yours before you can move. That’s why we offer flexible, expedited services built for New York timelines, so you never lose your next home while waiting on your current one.

Professional Home Sale Preparation

Our core sale prep service. We assess your Manhattan home from top to bottom and build a customized plan to declutter, organize, and present every room at its best, helping you attract buyers and achieve your strongest possible sale price.

Move Management Services

Whether you’re moving within Manhattan or leaving the borough entirely, our team handles all the logistics, from packing and labeling to coordinating schedules on moving day, so you can focus entirely on what comes next.

Decluttering & Clean Out Services

We work room by room to clear the clutter that makes Manhattan spaces feel smaller and less appealing to buyers. Donations, recycling, and removal are all coordinated by our team, within whatever building or board restrictions are in place.

Junk Removal Services

We coordinate the pickup and disposal of all unwanted items, working with trusted Manhattan haulers on your behalf. We navigate freight elevator reservations, co-op restrictions, and building schedules so you never have to.

Organization Services

Once cleared, we organize what remains so every space, from tight Manhattan closets to kitchen cabinets, looks intentional, functional, and buyer-ready. In New York real estate, storage is everything, and we make the most of every inch.

Estate Management & Clear Outs

For Manhattan properties being cleared ahead of a sale, we manage the entire process, sorting, coordinating donations and appraisals, and handling removal, with the care, discretion, and logistical precision the city demands.

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Why Choose DDH for Professional Home Sale Preparation

Home Styling

Experts in Home Styling

Though we're not stagers, we've spent the last 15 years helping countless homeowners declutter and organize their living spaces. We've seen firsthand how cleaning up and reorganizing a space can truly bring it back to life.

Our team will declutter, organize, and style your home in a way that makes it look open, light, and welcoming to every potential buyer who walks through the door.

Local Expertise

Manhattan Locals

Our team of organizers has over 15 years of local expertise. We know the unique nature of Manhattan homes and the NYC real estate market, and can shed light on what really matters to prospective buyers, building by building, neighborhood by neighborhood.

Built for NYC Timelines

Flexible & Expedited Services

Whether you're working against strict building rules or a tight listing timeline, we offer quick and flexible services built around your specific needs.

In Manhattan, speed and adaptability aren't a bonus; they're a requirement, and our team delivers both.

Privacy & Care

Discrete & Respectful of Your Home

Your privacy is our top priority. We handle your belongings with care and discretion every step of the way, and we’ll work closely with you to ensure any personal items you’d like set aside before the home sale are thoughtfully removed and securely stored.

Client Experience

Reviews & Reputation

We're incredibly proud that so many of our Manhattan clients have shared five-star reviews about their home sale preparation experience with Done & Done Home.

From pre-listing declutters to full estate clearouts, our team has a proven track record of delivering results that make a real difference on the market.

Reviews & Reputation

We’re incredibly proud that so many of our Manhattan clients have shared five-star reviews about their home sale preparation experience with Done & Done Home. From pre-listing declutters to full estate clearouts, our team has a proven track record of delivering results that make a real difference on the market.

See for yourself by checking out some of those reviews below:

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I could not be happier with Done & Done and the service Rachel and Alana provided. From start to finish, they were incredible to work with — warm, professional, and genuinely invested in creating a space that felt both beautiful and functional. My apartment looks amazing and is so thoughtfully organized that it truly feels like a weight has been lifted. They went above and beyond in ways that made the experience exceptional. Plus, they are both such lovely people. I am absolutely thrilled with the results and would highly recommend Done & Done in a heartbeat! Thank you Done & Done and thank you Rachel and Alana for such an outstanding experience!
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My mother gifted me a session with Done & Done Home for my birthday, and I could not be more grateful for the experience. Rachel and Alana were incredible and did an outstanding job reorganizing the closets in my apartment. They were friendly, efficient, and wonderfully calm as they tackled all five closets. Together, we sorted everything into three clear categories—keep, donate, and sell—before they thoughtfully reorganized each space in a far more functional and intuitive way. Not only does my home look and feel transformed, but I also gained a real sense of mental clarity from the process. I highly recommend Done & Done Home.
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I got a rave review from my daughter after working with Done and Done. She was so excited by the change in her closets and the thoroughness and work ethic of both Rachel and Alana. I hope this will be the beginning of a lifelong understanding of what you really gain by letting go.
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I’m so happy I chose to get help and went to Done and Done. Within minutes of their arrival, they were already tackling what needed to be done and worked really hard for the entire day. Having that extra help was a game changer. We go rid of about 10 industrial sized trash bags worth of stuff!
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The team at Done and Done are amazing! After a personal loss, they helped me for two days — they cleaned out and organized all of my closets, drawers, kitchen, and even my storage area. Excellent experience!! They made my whole life much lighter and I’m so thankful for their expertise!
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I cannot recommend Ann and her team highly enough. Sharon and Rachel came to my apartment to purge, organize and pack to get ready for a move. They were so kind and so unbelievably efficient. All of the stress I felt leading up to the move was for nothing. I would use this service again in a heartbeat!
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I cannot say enough good things about Done & Done Home. They are a formidable force of incrediable home oranganizers who transformed my space so I can breathe again. From the moment they arrived, they made the entire process feel effortless and stress-free. They worked so effieciently to declutter and reorganize the spaces in my home that caused me the greatest stress. What felt overwhelming to me was second nature to them- and they handled everythng with professionalism, creativity and care. Now, I can breathe again and it is so much easier to maintain. I am grateful for their help and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fresh start and a more peaceful space.
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The team at Done and Done were so helpful in taking care of everything while we moved our mom from her apartment. Each person we worked with was kind, helpful, and patient. I highly recommend using their services!
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Best Practices for Professional Home Sale Preparation

Effective Project Management

To provide the best experience for our clients, we handle all the planning. Our goal is to lighten both the physical and mental load of getting your home ready for a move, since we know how overwhelming it can be. From creating a plan for all the work we’d like to do, to establishing a timeline that works for your schedule – we’ll manage the home sale preparation from start to finish so you don’t need to worry about a thing.

Clear Communication

We believe open and direct communication is the most effective way to work with our clients. From our very first consultation, through the decluttering process and even to project completion – our goal is to ensure that you never have any unanswered questions.

Transparent Pricing

With us, there will never be any hidden fees or unexpected costs. From our first consultation call, we’ll lay out exactly how our pricing works, quote you for the project in question, and make sure you fully understand what you’re getting for the price you’re paying.

Reduce Waste

We’ll help you donate any usable items that you don’t want to save or sell in order to reduce waste. Our team will also make sure to separate any specific materials or items that need to be recycled or disposed of in an alternate manner based on NYC sanitation regulations.

Who This Is For

DDH’s Manhattan home sale preparation services are the best solution for:

  • Manhattan homeowners who want to maximize their sale price and minimize time on the market
  • Sellers living in co-ops or condos navigating strict board regulations and building rules
  • New Yorkers who’ve found their next home and need to sell their current property quickly
  • Real estate agents and brokers looking for a trusted, reliable partner to prepare Manhattan listings
  • Anyone managing an estate or inherited Manhattan property that needs to be cleared and sold
  • Anyone working with a tight listing timeline who needs a professional team that moves fast without cutting corners

About DDH (Done and Done Home)

Meet The Owner

Over 15 years ago, mother-daughter duo Ann Lightfoot and Kate Pawlowski founded DDH (Done and Done Home) after using their natural organizational talents to help a friend with a move. What began as a passion project swiftly grew into a multi-million dollar business, offering expert organization services to those struggling with their cluttered spaces on a daily basis.

Not only have Ann and Kate built a team of professionals that help people all throughout the Tri-State Area organize their homes, they’ve also written a book, Love Your Home Again: Organize Your Space and Uncover the Home of Your Dreams, and created a course, From Chaos to Calm: A Masterclass in Home Organizing, that teach people to love their home again.

 

Meet Our Organizers

Macky Henesey

Organizer

Macky Henesey was born and raised
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Lise Reddin

Organizer

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Sharon Sill

Organizer

Sharon was born in the US and moved to France as a child, becoming fluent in French. After her formative years in Europe...
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Sharon Sill

Organizer

Sharon was born in the US and moved to France as a child, becoming fluent in French. After her formative years in Europe...
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Tara Mann

Organizer

Tara’s knack for transforming spaces began in childhood, moving frequently across the U.S. and Europe...
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Tara Mann

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Tara’s knack for transforming spaces began in childhood, moving frequently across the U.S. and Europe...
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Organizing Solutions Designed for Brooklyn Homes

Every Brooklyn neighborhood has its own architecture, storage challenges, and way of living. We create practical organizing systems tailored to the specific character of each home.

Neighborhood Housing Type What We Bring
Park Slope Family brownstones Systems that keep pace with busy, multi-floor households
Williamsburg Converted lofts and exposed brick Creative solutions for spaces with limited traditional storage
DUMBO Design-forward waterfront lofts Hidden storage and intentional systems for high-end interiors
Brooklyn Heights Historic townhouses and classic co-ops Maximizing every inch while preserving the character of the space
Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens Classic Brooklyn family layouts Systems the whole household can actually maintain
Prospect Heights Pre-war and new construction mix Solutions tailored to each building's specific storage setup
Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Pre-war homes with character Smart systems built for older layouts and smaller closets
Greenpoint Compact apartments and converted spaces Expert small-space solutions
Bay Ridge, Sunset Park, and beyond Borough-wide We travel across all of Brooklyn
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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Manhattan co-op and condo requirements, project timelines, donations and disposal, working with real estate agents, and the neighborhoods our team serves.

Yes — it's something we handle on nearly every Manhattan project. Whether your building limits work to specific hours, requires freight elevator reservations, or has other move-out restrictions, our team knows how to plan around them and get the job done without delays.

Trusted Home Sale Preparation Experts in Manhattan

Done & Done Home is a women-owned and operated team founded in 2011, with over 15 years of experience helping New Yorkers prepare their Manhattan homes for the market; simply, efficiently, and stress-free.

Contact Our Team Today

No matter how big the project or how tight the listing timeline, our team is ready to help you transform your space. Contact our team today for a free consultation.