Selling in the Summer
Summer is right around the corner, and the real estate market is in full swing! With nice weather, more potential buyers are out and about, so making sure your home is looking its best is extremely important. It may not get quite as busy as the Spring Market, but the real estate market never stops, so it is equally important to keep your house looking as good as possible.
Boost Curb Appeal
Your home’s curb appeal is extremely important because it is the first impression potential buyers get when looking at your home. This can be as easy as getting some planters for your front and back yard. If you have a green thumb and want to work on your garden, just make sure you can keep up with the maintenance to ensure it always leaves a lasting impression. You want your home looking its best, so starting with the outside is a great place to begin.
Yard Maintenance
Along with light landscaping to boost your curb appeal, staying on top of yard maintenance is extremely important when selling in the summer. You want your grass in both the front and back yards to be trimmed and watered consistently. Try to stay on top of pulling weeds to make sure your gardens are always looking taken care of. If you have a pool, make sure you are skimming it and replacing the chemicals when needed so that the water looks beautiful and inviting. This maintenance will allow buyers to see the potential of your yard and picture themselves spending their summers there.
Declutter
Decluttering your home can be a difficult thing to do, but will be extremely helpful when it comes to packing and moving into your next home. If you’re selling in the summer, you want to make sure your home is free of winter and spring items and is ready for buyers to envision themselves living in your home. Keeping surfaces as tidy as possible and tucking away personal items makes it easier for other people to really get a feel for your home and what it has to offer.
Deep Clean
With brighter summer days and more natural light, it can be easier to see the places in your home that need more attention. After decluttering, cleaning areas like shelves, cabinets, and windows will help your home look fresh and ready for new families to move in. This task can be a large one, so sometimes hiring a professional cleaner can help ease the stress and get your home looking in tip top shape to help it stand out from the competition.
Complete Essential Repairs
The first step in prepping your home ready to sell is to complete any necessary repairs around your home. This can include fixing a leaky faucet, patching up any holes in walls, tightening door knobs, or any other mundane repairs around the house. Leaving these repairs for the next owner can decrease the value of your home so it is important to tackle them before listing.
Paperwork
Something that is often overlooked is gathering all the paperwork that goes with your home. Though not necessarily specific to selling in the summer, having this readily available for potential buyers who have questions is always a good idea. This can include floorplans, receipts or warranties from major work done, and bills that include your utility costs (especially if you can see the difference between running the furnace in the winter and the air conditioning in the summer). These documents can help answer questions potential buyers may have and help make them feel more comfortable with your home.
Selling your home in the summer does not have to be a daunting task. Like all times of the year, there are some seasonally specific things you can do to make your home stand out. These will all help make your home look appealing to potential buyers and stand out from the competition. These tasks will also help prepare you for the moving process and get you ready for your next home.
Contact us today if you’re looking to sell your home this summer!