Thinking of Selling Your House? You Don’t Have to Wait!
With autumn fast approaching, you may think that you should wait until next spring or summer to sell your house. While it is true that the warmer months are popular for home sales, that doesn’t mean autumn is a bad time to sell. Some buyers, such as empty nesters and millennials, prefer shopping for a home when there is less competition from people trying to move before the beginning of the school year. So, if you would like to sell your house before winter, here are some tips for making it attractive to buyers during autumn:
- Keep the exterior of your home neat and clean. Curb appeal matters…a lot. It doesn’t matter how pristine the interior is if prospective buyers never walk through the front door. The first impression is made when they first see the property and if it doesn’t look good on the outside, they may not want to look inside. There are unique challenges to keeping your yard looking nice when the weather is cooler and the days shorter. If you have a lot of trees dropping leaves, raking will be a full-time job. You want buyers to see your grass! Any dead or dying plants and flowers need to be removed or cut back. Use a fall maintenance checklist to make sure you have your property in the best shape possible. And if you really want to impress, plant some fall flowers in bold hues to add pops of color to your yard. Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
- Stage your house for the season, but don’t go overboard. There are holidays to look forward to during the autumn season. Potential buyers will enjoy seeing your home decorated accordingly. It will help them picture celebrating the holidays with their own families there. Keep it simple though, because you don’t want to take the focus away from the home itself. You risk having your house look cluttered if you have too many decorations. Embrace autumn and the warmth and coziness it exudes. The smell of a freshly baked apple pie, the crackle of a fire in the fireplace and tasteful autumn décor might be all it takes to seal the deal on a sale!
- Make sure lighting is sufficient. There will be prospective buyers who want to see your house after work and with the days being shorter, it might be dark outside when they get there. You are not going to want them walking into a dark, unlit home. Turn on the lights inside and out. Exterior walkways and entertainment areas, such as patios and decks, should be well lit. If you know your house is going to be shown, leave lights on in every room.
- Price your house appropriately. It’s important to know what homes are selling for in your area and to price yours accordingly. Utilize the current market analysis to determine the value of your home. A professional Realtor can help you set the right price for your home taking into account the season and market in which you are selling. You don’t want to scare buyers away by overpricing your house. Montgomery Home Prices & Values
If you are thinking about selling your home this autumn, let Sandra Nickel and her Hat Team of Professionals assist you with getting it on the market and sold for the best possible price! Call them today at 334-834-1500!
