Five Tips to Sell Your Home in the Summer

When it comes to selling your home, there are generally set rules that tend to apply throughout the year (i.e. minimize clutter, enhance your curb appeal, take professional photos); however, what people often fail to consider is the fact that seasons also play a large role. Sure, you may be aware of the fact that warmer temperatures means more people in the market for a new home, but those temperatures may play a greater role in whether your home sells than you realize.

1. LUSH LANDSCAPING: While keeping your lawn beautiful and green may be a challenge, especially here in the South where it’s not unusual to experience weeks of hot sun without much rain, it’s important to make sure your grass is getting enough water and fertilizer, even without the presence of adequate precipitation. However, many cities place restrictions on when you can water your lawn and during which days of the week, so you may want to do a little research before turning on those sprinklers. With the warmer temperatures, it’s also a good time to take advantage of the abundance of colorful blossoms that add a great deal of life to your yard. Even if it’s just pots of flowers near your front door, a bit of color will go a long way.

2. CHECK YOUR AIR CONDITIONER: Clearly you’ll want potential buyers to feel comfortable when they look at your home, but it will also help to be able to present them with a recent inspection report stating that your AC is in good working condition. While no one expects all of your appliances to be brand new, they do want to see that they still have life in them, especially something as important as your HVAC system.

3. LET THE LIGHT IN: This one is a bit of a given throughout the year—since no one wants to tour a dark home—however, while many of us have a tendency to close the blinds to keep things cool in the summer, potential buyers are generally looking for homes that are open and filled with light. If you know that you will have people coming through your home, make sure your blinds are open and the lights are turned on.

4. TURN ON YOUR CEILING FANS: Along with keeping things cool and making sure you have fresh air moving through your home, ceiling fans are considered an asset in many homes and make a big difference here in the South. However, before you turn them on, make sure the blades are clean and that they’re moving in a counterclockwise direction. No one wants chunks of dust falling on them from blades that haven’t seen a duster in a while.

5. SHOWCASE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE: Backyards are great for socialization, especially during the evening hours. In fact, many people view porches or patios as a separate living space, so feel free to treat it as such. While it’s nice to be able to feature a sitting area with a grill, make sure the furniture is clean and the grill is sparkling. No one wants to look at a yard with dingy, dusty seating or a grease spackled cooking surface. At the end of the day, your patio should say, “Come sit! Relax!”

If you’re looking to sell but still have questions about how you can use the season to your advantage, please contact me. It’s always smart to utilize the services of a competent, experience Realtor who can help you develop an effective marketing strategy for your individual home.

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Pam Evans | Hello Pam Evans Real Estate | www.HelloPamEvans.com | 678-778-6551