While it is widely believed that the optimal time to put a home on the market is in the spring, selling a property during the fall months has several distinct advantages for homeowners to consider.
During the fall, there are typically fewer homes available for sale than in the spring and summer. Buyers most likely will be touring less properties overall. This means less competition and properties on the market are more likely to make an impression. This offers the chance to have a home stand apart in the market.
Fall presents an opportunity to spruce up a home and make it shine to fit the upcoming holiday season. Open the blinds and curtains to let in more natural light and stage the home with pumpkins, wreaths and other festive decorations. Set the thermostat at a comfortable temperature, warm and welcoming, if cold has settled in outdoors. If the home has a fireplace, arrange furniture so it is the centerpiece of the room. Staying on top of a property’s upkeep shows buyers the current owners have been diligent about maintaining their home in good condition. Rake leaves regularly, and clean gutters and downspouts. Bare trees will make flaws in a home’s exterior more visible, so fall is a good time to power-wash and touch up exterior paint.
Tips for the Fall Market:
- As stated above, maintain the exterior of the home. You're home is more exposed in these cooler months, and any flaws can be seen more easily.
- Make sure your home is presented flawlessly on the web. It's the buyers first impression and if the photos look good, they'll want to go see the home in person.
- Ideally, you want the home to be move in ready. Buyers don't want to be completing home updates and projects when it's colder outside.
- Maintain the interior of the home. People coming in and out of your home will be bringing dead leaves and eventually, forgive me for mentioning, snow and salt in with them. Having windows shut constantly, air gets stale and dust seems to collect quicker too. Keep up with cleaning the floors and dusting, etc.
- Brighten up your home! As the days go on, the darker it gets outside- and inside your home. Focus on having bright, warm lights and lamps throughout the home. Try to keep shades up/curtains open to let in as much natural light as possible.
Using data gathered from your specific community, I can provide and explain the specific factors that could impact your decision making process. You just may discover that fall really is the perfect time to move forward with the lifestyle you desire and I am happy can help!
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