There’s still time to catch the property market’s summer vibes if you’re ready to put in a little extra effort to quickly prepare your home for sale.
It’s a myth that there are better seasons than others to sell your home. Each has advantages, but that doesn’t stop many folks thinking they’ll find more buyers and achieve a higher price when the sun’s out.
If this is your philosophy, we still have time to put your property on the market before the leaves start to turn and fall arrives.
As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I can provide you with guidance on areas of your home that need attention to maximize its value and achieve a speedy sale.
You’ll also need to do the basics, such as decluttering and depersonalizing your home, to ensure prospective buyers can imagine themselves living in it rather than feeling like visitors.
Hiring a professional cleaning company to do a deep clean is a great idea, too. Summer attracts a lot of grime and dirt because we often keep doors and windows open.
Also, we’ll need to identify any problems that need repairs. Failure to address even minor issues can lead to unwanted negotiations about a discount so the buyer can fix issues after the sale.
However, below, I’ve offered six tips to maximize the feel-good atmosphere of summer.
Summer fun: Highlight any summer-friendly features, such as a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen or fire pit.
Patio perfection: With a pool, it must be sparkling clean and inviting. Placing patio furniture around the edge and adding colorful cushions is a great idea.
Garden haven: Water your lawn and plants to keep them lush and green. Add petunias, zinnias and sunflowers to make your flowerbeds pop with color.
Light it up: Installing relatively cheap solar lights can make a difference. If you take this path, make sure your photography captures their impact at dusk.
Unwanted visitors: Summer can encourage unsavoury guests, so make sure there’s no evidence of ants or cockroaches, and use popular retail products to keep mosquitoes away.
Sweet smells: Summer heat can also trap odors. Air out your home by using air fresheners or place bowls of potpourri to create an inviting scent for prospective buyers.