As we enjoy the start of spring, many homeowners will be working hard to prepare their properties for the biggest selling season of the year.
Even if you’ve not made a final decision about whether to sell, there’s still time to catch the market’s spring vibes.
It will not take long to prepare for your prospective buyers so long as your home is already well-maintained.
In our area, well-presented homes sell quickly and for excellent prices. So putting in the work to make it sparkle can potentially earn you thousands of extra dollars in a higher sale price.
One of our agents will respond quickly to give you an appraisal of your property’s value, and they’ll be happy to offer advice on the areas of the home that could be enhanced to add the greatest appeal to buyers.
Below, we’ve put together a few out-of-the-box ideas that might give your home extra pizazz.
- Host with the Most: For an Open House, consider offering coffee and pastries for those who attend. Highlight the fact that the pastries come from a local bakery.
- Spring Clean: Give your home’s exterior a thorough clean. Wash windows, power wash siding/brick, clean gutters, and tidy up the landscaping. Consider a fresh coat of paint on the front door and any tired-looking trims.
- Garden Glory: Spring is the time for flowers. Plant colourful annuals, prune overgrown shrubs and make sure the lawn is lush and green. A well-maintained garden creates a welcoming atmosphere.
- Make Scents: Engage the senses by placing fragrant flowers such as jasmine or lavender near the entrance. Subtle reed diffusers are great indoors, too.
- Be Unique: Highlight features that make your home memorable. Seek your agent’s advice on how to showcase special areas or features, such as a charming porch, filtered water views or fruit trees in the garden.
- Bath Blessings: Transform a bathroom into a spa-like retreat by adding fluffy towels, a luxurious bath mat and calming candles. This creates an aspirational experience for potential buyers.
- Be Techie: Buyers love technology-related features. Consider adding smart lighting or a video doorbell. These modern touches have great appeal.
- Video Strategy: With so many properties on the market during spring, it’s a great idea to cut through the noise and invest in a 3D video tour of your home that buyers can see on property portals. This will really bait the hook, attracting genuine buyers.
- Soft sell: In your marketing material, it’s a great idea to highlight some of the great features of your neighbourhood that buyers can explore on lovely spring days. Perhaps mention nearby parks, outdoor cafes and springtime community events.