Summer is often considered a challenging time to sell your
home due to family vacations, childcare constraints and summer activities.
While it may be more of a challenge or inconvenience to market your property
during this season, it is not impossible. Here are some ideas to attract summer
buyers.
- Maintain your lawn. Focus on curb appeal and take advantage
of the season. Mow your lawn often and ensure all sprinklers are working.
- Cultivate the landscape. Trim bushes, hedges and trees,
spread mulch, sweep the walkway and plant flowers.
- Clear a path. It is important that the front entrance is
clear of any debris. Repair loose steps and railings or cracks in sidewalks;
potential buyers should be able to navigate with ease.
- Provide a welcome respite. When guests enter your home the
temperature should be comfortable, perhaps a welcome relief from the outside.
- Organize everything. Your home should be
clutter-free, tidy and clean.
- Serve seasonal refreshments. Lemonade, fresh fruit or warm
pies are appetizing and create a summer ambiance within your home.
- Bring in the light. The windows and glass doors
should shine.
- Hide your tools. Stow away all landscaping tools; potential
buyers do not need to be reminded of the maintenance that accompanies a home.
- Clean the pool. If you have a pool it should be clean and
clear. Towels, toys and rafts should be neatly stored away so they do not
detract from the space.
- Light it up. Illuminate your outside areas with well placed
lights.
To learn more about these techniques or to speak with one of our REALTORS who can help you with these and other staging ideas then call us at 626-358-1858 or at 626-963-7621.
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