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Tips for Winning Over Spring-Time
Home Buyers
Spring is the optimum time to sell a home.
Regardless of whether it's a buyer's market or a
seller's market, inventory almost always rises
in the spring. Why? Because the largest number
of buyers are actively searching for a new home
during the months of April, May and June.
Tip: If your home has been languishing on the
market since the holidays, take it off the
market. Give it a chance to "cool down" for a
few weeks before putting it back on the market.
Nobody is going to look at your home in the
spring if the DOM show it's been on the market
for several months. Buyers gravitate toward
fresh, new listings!
Here are 12 things you can do to improve the
odds that your home will stand out among the sea
of new listings flooding the spring-time real
estate market:
1) Wash windows inside and out / polish all
mirrors
Sparkle is free, and sparkle sells homes. A
potential buyer may not realize why your home
seems so inviting but will feel drawn to it if
the windows are spotless and your mirrors
reflect sunlight. Cleaning is the first step to
preparing your home for sale.
2) Rake the yard / trim back bushes
Clean out dead leaves and debris in your lawn.
Don't let overgrown vegetation block the windows
or path to the entrance. Cutting bushes and tree
limbs will let the sun inside and showcase the
exterior of your home.
3) Mow diagonally and edge lawn along driveway /
sidewalks
Artfully manicured lawns are edged and tell
buyers you pay attention to small details.
Diagonally mowed lawns make your yard appear
larger.
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Fully preparing your home for sale can make
a considerable difference in the time it takes to sell
it. You can help eliminate buyer objections before they
arise by making necessary repairs and improvements, some
of which are suggested below.
Outdoors
Spruce up your garden and lawn; trim shrubbery and
replace dead plants.
Yard and patio should be neat; outdoor furniture should
be clean and in good shape.
Clean or paint your front door - remember first
impressions last the longest!
Manicure your front yard; make sure your driveway and
entryway are free of clutter.
Exterior
Check that house numbers, mailbox, and exterior lighting
are all in good condition.
Touch up with fresh paint as needed.
Inspect chimney for cracks or earthquake damage.
Repair loose trim, drain pipes, and fencing.
Clean stains and window screens.
Garage
Remove clutter and tidy up the shelves.
Clean the floor.
Living Areas
Apply fresh paint as needed... think about brightening
your interiors with neutral-toned paint.
Clean draperies and carpets.
Replace burnt out light bulbs.
Clean the fireplace and remove smoke stains from the
wall and mantle.
Kitchen
Sinks, appliances, and counter tops should sparkle;
remove any clutter.
Wax the floor.
Clean the oven, range, and other appliances.
Clean tile and grout; replace if necessary.
Bathrooms
Clean mirrors, glass, chrome, and porcelain surfaces.
Replace shower curtain if necessary.
Fix any faucet drips or leaks.
Clean grout and caulking; replace if necessary.
Closets
Doors and drawers should open and close easily.
Remove clutter; tidy up shelves and racks.
Shoes and clothes should be neatly arranged.
Overall
Check the basics around the house. It takes just a
minute to check all doors, windows and cabinets to make
sure they don't stick, squeak or are too loose.
Clean your furnace and water heater so buyers know they
are looking at a house that has been well maintained.
