5 Tips For Selling Your Home In The Fall

Here in Nashville, summer feels like it’s been hanging on forever. Summer has been like the last lingering patron at a Broadway honky tonk ignoring the lights being turned on after last call. So to say Nashvillians are ready for fall is an understatement. But now, finally, it seem that fall is making a stage appearance in Music City, which is good news for home sellers!

The fall real estate market is traditionally the second-best time of year to sell a home! Families have recovered from their summer-vacation hangovers. The craziness of the holiday season isn’t full blown. Temperatures are hanging in the ever-so-friendly mid 70’s. All of that adds up to a great time to sell your home.

So how do you attract the perfect fall home buyer? Here are some tips to capitalize on this vibrant home-selling season:

1. Draw People In

   Take advantage of fall’s vibrancy by creating visual curb appeal to draw people in for a closer look. Nothing says fall like adding seasonal pops of color to your home. Some well-placed chrysanthemums (or mums), marigolds, or even pumpkins can add a seasonal curb appeal to you home without breaking the bank. Just make sure not to go overboard!

2. Tidy The Yard

   Brilliant gold, orange and red leaves on the trees are one of the best visuals of fall. But dead, brown leaves scattered around a yard create a very different visual. Make sure to rake up dead leaves, clean off of decks and patios, and tend to dead bushes and flowers. Having a well-maintained yard can set your home apart from the others!

3. Light It Up

   As the fall weather brings in cooler temps, it also bring in shorter days with the sun setting lower in the horizon and casting more shadows. It’s no secret that buyers love light and airy homes, so make sure those windows are clean and blinds & curtains are open letting in as much natural light as possible. Turn on lights in interior rooms to avoid the appearance of dark rooms as the late afternoon sun sets.

4. Fireplace Maintenance

   Nothing screams autumn like the idea of sitting by the roaring fireplace as the temperatures drop. But a dirty, ashy fireplace is not the image you’re wanting to evoke in buyer’s minds. In a wood burning fireplace, clean out old ashes and consider placing an un-burnt log in a fireplace as staging. For a gas fireplace, make sure to clear out cobwebs and dust so that your fireplace look cleans and well-maintained.

5. Set A Mood

   Few seasons have so many fun ways to set a mood as fall. Whether it’s fall-colored accent pillows, seasonal scented candles, a well-placed bowl of golden delicious apples, or a pretty fall floral arrangement, there are so many ways to use the pleasantries of the fall season to evoke emotion and make your home stand out! So have fun showcasing your home in all it’s fall glory!