4 Top Tips for Selling a Home in the Spring & Summer Market
1. Don’t overprice your home
Overpricing a home is a top NO-NO . Make sure you’re taking the current market into account and looking at comps — i.e., recently sold homes similar to yours in size, number of bedrooms/baths, and condition — in your neighborhood before you pinpoint your asking price.”
The second thing to remember is that anyone willing to allow you to sign onto their account is doing you a huge favor. You owe it to them not to jeopardize their credit score in any way, such as by misusing their credit card (if you have access to it).
2. Stage your home to appeal to buyers
Staging your home to appeal to buyers is a Must! I say If you can swing it, hire a professional stager who will style each room by bringing in furniture and decor that works for the space and will appeal to most buyers.” Staged homes still for 26% higher than non staged homes.
With all of my listings I provide a complimentary 90 minutes staging consultation!
Also do not forget to “pay attention as well to the exterior of the home.” Make sure you keep up with yard work, mowing, and even minor landscaping upgrades snowing, shoveling to make sure that your home looks pristine and inviting inside and out. Fun fact….staging also allows for more aesthetically pleasing listing photos, which is a must-have today.
3. Avoid too much personalized
One issue many sellers face is having a property that’s too personalized. Remember that buyers need to be able to envision themselves in the space rather than another family.
Take down those family photos, put your knickknacks away, tuck those kids trophies away. This help the buyers to picture the home as their own, if they can’t picture themselves there, they aren’t going to buy!
Color choices are also important, neutral tones like ivory or soft gray” for paint colors and furniture. It should look simple and cozy. “Bold colors and funky wallpaper are not appealing to would be buyers.
4. Cut the clutter
Every surface and countertop should be completely clear, or buyers will think there isn’t enough storage. If your organization doesn’t clear up the clutter, it might be best to invest in more organizers. Or, consider renting a storage unit to store unused items, like holiday decorations, while your home is up for sale or open to walk-throughs.
A pro tip is to organize your pantry and closets — color coding hanging and folded clothes is a great way to give the illusion of more space.