We, like many of you around the Tri-State truly love the fall season. Our weather finally cools a bit and we lost the humidity, and there are a ton of community events around the area (most notably the upcoming Westside Nut Club Fall Festival!!). In particular, as Realtors we enjoy it because it highlights the beauty of so many of our neighborhoods and homes. It really is so much fun to be out on a beautiful day, helping buyers find their new homes or working with sellers who are preparing their homes to sell.
Throughout our fall season, the local market is still strong, and there are a lot of people out and about looking at homes so they can be moved (hopefully!) by the holiday season. If you have been thinking about selling all summer, wondering if now is the right time, the answer is yes. This is the perfect time to showcase your home and allow buyers to see how warm and welcoming it is -- very important for cooler weather and shorter days ahead!
Even though there are buyers out there, selling is still competitive so we want your house to stand out, so this week we are going to share some things our agents recommend sellers do around the house to really make it "shine" compared to everything else on the market.
Today we are going to start with the exterior. We recommend doing the following cosmetic touch-ups to ramp up your home's curb appeal and hopefully lead to a quicker sale:
Painting: Touch up your house’s paint before you put it on the market. Neutral, light colors like
cream and gray are best. Paint and/or clean the front door. Add an inexpensive wreath for curb appeal.
Lawn: Keep your lawn freshly mowed and neatly trimmed. Clear debris from the lawn and the
border of your home.
Sidewalks/Porch: Sweep your sidewalks and porch daily -- you never know when you might have a showing!
Shrubbery: Remove or replace any dead or dying trees, hedges, or shrubs; prune anything that
looks overgrown.
Flowers: Filling flowerbeds with seasonal flowers is an inexpensive way to add color and charm
to your property. Mums are perfect for this time of year. Also, consider placing a couple flowerpots by your front door or arranged on your porch.
Repairs: Be sure that all gutters and downspouts are in place and clean. Replace missing roof
shingles and broken or cracked windows.
If you have recently sold your home or worked with your ERA First Advantage agent to get your home on the market, what else have you been been doing? We'd love to hear what has made a difference in presenting your home to buyers! Check back next week for some excellent advice on how to get your home ready for the fall market inside!
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