House Selling in The Fall ? What You Should Do Now!
Home sales during the fall are traditionally slower than the spring rush and summer months. Fall can be an excellent time to market because there are usually fewer houses on the market.
Fall marketing of your home means your home competes against less competition. That means your listing is on the “Gotta See” list
Fall buyers typically want to buy quickly before winter holidays begin.
Fall buyers are serious buyers. Most families have other things to do other than look at houses.
Attracting Fall Home Buyers
Pre-marketing Inspection & Repairs
Inspect and correct any deficiencies in drainage conditions, exterior surfaces, decks, chimney, the roof, windows, doors, plumbing fixtures, furnace, air conditioner, insulation, ventilation, electrical, heating, plumbing systems any major structural items.
Appearance.
Curb Appeal
Your house must look attractive and inviting from the street. The roof and painted exterior trim must be in good condition. The landscaping must be attractive and the lawn mowed. The driveway and walkways should be free from toys and clutter. Windows must sparkle.
Entrance
Your front door is your only chance at giving the Buyer a ‘first impression of your home. It should be in good condition. Does it need painting or staining? New hardware will modernize the home and make access easier without old sticky locks
Interior
Bright and Clean is the order of the day!
The two things that immediately turn off prospective buyers are dingy walls and dirty, worn-out broadloom. Fresh paint can do wonders. Keep the decor neutral.
Clear the clutter
Too much furniture will make room seem small. Place unneeded furniture and out-of-season clothing and other items in storage. Empty the closets of all but essential items. Fewer hanging clothes in the closet will make the closet appear bigger. Clear counters in the kitchen and bathrooms. Showcase the great counter space.
Real Estate Brokerage
Call Loyalist Realty Inc., Brokerage at 613-969-9966 for additional recommendations and begin the final phases of preparation before your house goes on the market.
We will assist you in setting a competitive price. We begin by conducting a competitive market analysis of your house and give you an estimate of the fair market value of your home based on historical facts of record about sales in your area and current Market trends.
A properly priced home always sells, and usually for Top Dollar!
Roy Brett - Broker of Record
Loyalist Realty Inc., Brokerage
” We Know Loyalist Country ! ”
613-969-9966
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