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Pro tips for selling your home this fall
Even at the peak of the pandemic real estate boom, not every house sold quickly. While over the past few years it was true that any property was more likely to sell, not every house sold within a day or even a week. Why? Because the condition of a home always matters.
Of course, selling a property quickly is the goal for any seller regardless of the real estate market, so as the Gulf Coast adjusts back to a pre-pandemic real estate market this fall, the condition of your property will become even more critical to selling your home quickly for the best price possible.
To do that, you don't necessarily need major renovations, though. Simple is always the best place to start, and in the case of selling your home, simple fixes and home maintenance can make a major difference. The goal is to make your property look inviting, particularly by increasing curb appeal, and to make it look well maintained. Homes that are inviting and well-maintained sell.
Below you'll find a list of pro tips to help your home sell quickly this fall. Even if you're not, many are good ideas as a fall refresh for your home.
Making your property look inviting
- Open your blinds and curtains.
- Decrease clutter and limit personal items. You want to make your home look spacious as well as allow someone else to envision living there.
- Replace any missing or blown lightbulbs.
- Designate every room for a single purpose. Your spare bedroom that also serves as an office and yoga studio needs to only wear one of those hats when it's for sale.
Increase curb appeal
- Power wash any outdoor surfaces.
- Clean both the inside and outside of your windows.
- Tidy landscaping and sweep any sidewalks or decks.
- Add fresh flowers to brighten your yard. Along the Gulf Coast, something can grow pretty much any time of the year.
- Freshen up the look of your front door area.
Making your property look well maintained
- Clean your baseboards, vents, fans and light fixtures.
- Touch up any scuffs on the walls.
- Vacuum and mop floors.
- Fix anything that's broken. It seems obvious, but if you've been putting it off, it's the time to finally do it.
Contacting a REALTOR® before you begin any touch ups will allow them to give you a specific list for your property and even recommend professionals to help you clean or declutter if needed.
