These 5 Steps will Help You Sell Your Home Quickly—No Matter the Season
These 5 Steps Will Help You Sell Your Home Quickly—No Matter the Season
There’s no question that the spring and summer can be a great time to sell your home. However, those aren’t the only times to sell. The winter months can also be a great time if you embrace the season and make suitable preparations. Revolve Estate offers these five tips for quickly selling your home in any season.
1. Pack and Move Wisely
Packing up items to prepare for a move, no matter what time of year, can be daunting. Around the holidays is even more difficult because you want to feel that holiday cheer, but you need to keep things neutral because not everyone house-hunting may celebrate the holiday your family does. Revolve Estate always recommends to store or sell bulky or oversized items to make spaces appear larger. Luckily, common resale sites such as Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist, are swarming with buyers looking to spruce up their homes before family comes to visit. It's a great time to sell your gently used furniture to other families. Decorate minimally and if you don't know what to leave out or box-up, feel free to send us a message. Don't wait until the last minute because you never know what the winter weather might throw at you. Check ahead for nicer days, without ice, snow or heavy rain, to do the heavy lifting.
Also, trying to do it all yourself can be overwhelming, especially if you have a disability. Along with asking for assistance from friends and family, you may consider hiring professionals to help you in the process.
2. Don’t Forsake the Landscaping
Any real estate agent will tell you how critical curb appeal is in the selling process. That doesn’t change no matter the time of year. In fact, it may take a little more effort to spruce up your landscaping and exterior in the colder months than it would in the warmer months, but that first impression can make or break a sale no matter the season.
You should first ensure that the property is safe for you and potential buyers. This means removing all the snow and ice from the driveway, walkways, and exterior steps. Enhancing the look of your property also involves getting rid of any piles of leaves and fallen limbs from your yard.
3. Dress Up the Entranceway
Once the property is safe, you can add appeal to your exterior. In the wintertime, this could mean pressure-washing your siding and windows to remove the grime and dirt that comes with winter weather. You may still have some plants and trees around the home that need some attention (e.g., trimming, mulching, disposing of dead plants). Also, the entranceway is a crucial section to show some TLC. Consider adding appeal by putting up a seasonal wreath and/or garland on the door, placing native plants along the porch, creating window box displays, and so on.
If you really want to invest in sprucing up your entryway -- which almost certainly means a faster sale -- you can find reputable services by browsing sites like Angi for “patio landscaping near me”. A pro can help you stage your home’s entrance in a way that is loaded with eye appeal and gives buyers a warm welcome. Focus on high ratings, read through the business descriptions, and look for award icons. That way, you'll know that you're choosing a company that's worth every penny.
4. Let There Be Light
It’s best to show your home in the daytime even if sunlight is limited. However, this may not always work out. When that’s the case, you want to make sure all areas of the property (driveway, lawn, entranceway, deck, interior, etc.) are well-lit so that potential buyers can safely navigate the property and see what you have to offer. Consider purchasing landscape lighting and deck spotlights if you need them. Solar LED lights are energy efficient and don’t require an electrician, so they can be set up in no time. Furthermore, it never hurts to add some mounted fixtures and/or temporary floor lamps in the interior for showings.
5. Create an Inviting Atmosphere
While safety is of utmost importance, you also want to ensure your home has a clean yet inviting atmosphere. It’s essential that buyers are able to see themselves living in the home, and here are a few steps you can take to make that happen:
Declutter and deep clean each room
Neatly drape a blanket or two over the furniture
Keep the temperature comfortable
Offer treats such as pastries or even unique, freshly-baked cookies.
Regardless of the time of year, selling your home can work out great if you prepare. Remember to consider the weather, give your landscaping attention, and add appeal to areas such as your entranceway. Make sure the entire property is well-lit and create an inviting atmosphere inside for potential buyers. Showing your home in any season is all about safety and first impressions; with these tips, you can achieve both with flying colors!
Revolve Estate was founded to make the most out of every home. Whether buying, selling or staying, it’s our goal to give your home a personality that reflects you or the future owners. It is our intention to first and foremost stay green throughout all of our home improvement and real estate services. Whatever we can repurpose, reuse or redecorate - we will. Contact us today to get started!
