Preparing Your Home to Sell In Spring
Spring is an optimal time to sell a home! The whirlwind of the holidays are behind us, and buyers and sellers alike are becoming real estate minded again! So, how do you capitalize on the season? Start now!
With the Spring market right around the corner, now is an excellent time to get started on necessary projects to make your home market ready for Spring!
Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything in real estate. It’s a fact: acquiring the highest market value and elevating your home above others in the same price range often comes down to first impressions.
Clean out dead leaves and debris in your lawn. Don't let overgrown vegetation block the windows or path to the entrance. Clean out dirty gutters and debris from roof.
Plant bright blooms in flower beds or containers. Studies have shown yellow flowers specifically stimulate buying urges. After a long winter, everybody is anxious to see the first signs of spring. Bright blooms draw the eye and maximize curb appeal.
Buyers look closely at your front door, so it must be clean, freshly painted and oiled. Brass or metal doorknobs should be polished.
Mow your lawn, diagonally if possible, and don't miss the edge lawn along your driveway and sidewalks. Diagonally mowed lawns make your yard appear larger.
Power wash siding to remove dirt and debris from exterior walls.
Impeccable Inside
Preparing the inside of your home often times comes down to the details!
If feasible, hire a professional cleaning service to do a heavy-duty overhaul of all the nooks and crannies.
Remove clutter and depersonalize. Buyers want to envision their belongings in your home. Clean up by renting a storage unit for knickknacks, photos, extra furniture and other personal items.
Organize closets and drawers. Messy closets give the appearance that your home doesn't have enough storage space.
Take a good look at your kitchen and box up everything you absolutely don’t have to use everyday. Spacious counters and cupboards are visually pleasing.
Make every surface shine. From ceiling fans, counter tops, floors and everything in between, clean your home until it sparkles.
The Best Advice
The most impactful step you can take to get your home ready to sell in Spring, is to have me, as a professional Realtor, perform a walk through of your home. I will give you customized suggestions and ideas specific to your home in order to maximize your home’s appeal and make it stand out.
Contact me to schedule a free walk through of your home!