It's almost Fall!
The fall
real estate
market is almost always a hot season. Home selling in autumn is the second-best time of the year to sell a home.
Here are some great tips for attracting the autumn home buyer:
1. Clean Up the Yard
Rake dead leaves and debris in your lawn. Don't let overgrown vegetation block the windows or path to the entrance.
2. Create Autumn Curb Appeal
The most popular autumn flowers are chrysanthemums (or mums), and they bloom for a long time. Place pots on the steps and along the sidewalk. Accent with pumpkins or other types of squash.
3. Dress the Windows
Rain and wind from over the summer months can make your windows dusty and streaked. You might not notice smudges, but buyers will, if only on a subconscious level. Your windows need to sparkle to sell a home.
4. Check the HVAC
You want the air inside your home to smell fresh. When was the last time you changed your filter? Check the HVAC system before you need to turn on the heater.
5. Clean Out the Fireplace for the Fall Real Estate Market
Ah, nothing smells like autumn than smoke from a wood-burning fireplace. If you have a gas fireplace, light it when buyers come through.
6. Prepare Autumn Edibles
Speaking of autumn scents, you might set out freshly baked pumpkin cupcakes or simmer hot apple cider on the stove.
7. Set the Mood for Fall Real Estate Musically
A great idea is Enya's "The First of Autumn" or George Winston's new age piano album "Autumn."
8. Utilize Autumn Accent Colors
Toss a quilt or autumn-colored throw over a chair. Bring a few autumn hues to each room by placing bold-colored accent pieces in odd groupings such as 3's and 5's.
9. Turn on the Lights Everywhere
Above all, bring in the light. Pull up the blinds, open the shutters, push back the drapes on every window. Turn on every light in the house.
10. Offer Parting Treats to Potential Buyers
Maybe you could leave a guestbook by the door for people to leave comments about the home? Gathering
buyer feedback
can be crucial. And buyers will feel more compelled to leave you a note if you give them something in return, like tiny packets of candy corn or those snack-sized candy bars
We eat/sleep/breathe all things real estate, and we know why selling your home is stressful. Call us and take the stress out of selling your home.
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