5 Home Selling
Tips for Fall
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While fall is traditionally
considered sort of an off-season for real estate, it can actually be a great
time to sell a home. Experts suggest that buyers are much more likely to be
serious and are quicker when it comes to making an offer. They often move for
pressing reasons, such as a work relocation, and therefore are more willing to
make an offer on a home if it is something that really appeals to them. Sellers
also have the weather on their side - most buyers want to be all settled into
their new home before the winter, ice, and snow arrive. Still, how do you sell
your home fast during the fall and make potential buyers fall in love with your
home at first sight? It is definitely possible to make that magical impression
at an open house or showing. Follow these five simple home selling tips in fall
- and your house will be off the market in no time at all!
1. Consider curb appeal. - When
potential buyers arrive at your home, the exterior is of course the first thing
that they see. Fall is one of the most stunning seasons; the brilliantly
colored foliage around your house makes a wonderful natural decoration. Make
sure however that plants and trees are trimmed, and that lawns and especially
pathways are clear of fallen leaves. This not only keeps the potential buyers
safe from tripping and falling over debris, but makes the yards appear to be
lower maintenance. Fall debris can also collect on windows and in entryways;
make sure that all of these areas are thoroughly cleaned. A home that is clean
in appearance is always more inviting.
2. Roll out the welcome mat. -
Fall weather can be somewhat unpredictable. While snow and extremely cold
weather might not have arrived yet, fall includes plenty of rainy days and great
amount of wind. Invest in a tasteful doormat where potential buyers can wipe
their feet before entering your house. The potential buyers will love this nice
little touch that helps them imagine your house as a home, and it will also
serve the great purpose of keeping your floors clean. After all, a house with
grimy looking floors or carpeting can make a home look dingy and
unappealing.
3. Focus on the fireplace. - With
cold days and nights and the holiday season right around the corner, potential
buyers will be paying a lot of attention to your fireplace. Help them to
imagine hosting a festive family gathering, curling up with a book and cup of
hot cocoa, or relaxing with their spouses on a chilly evening. Make sure your
fireplace and surrounding area has been thoroughly cleaned. There should not be
soot (if it is a wood burning fireplace) and the area should be free of
clutter. Keep candles and accent pieces minimal; you want to allow your
potential buyers to see the design of the fireplace and be able to imagine
their own decor here. Light a cozy fire to greet the potential buyers as they
enter the room.
4. Let in plenty of light. -
During fall, days get shorter and shorter as winter approaches. Due to the
positioning of the sun and these reduced hours of daylight, homes can appear
darker and colder than they do in the spring or summer. Make sure that all
lighting fixtures are clean and function properly. You can also make your house
feel seem bright and warm by opening blinds all the way. While window
treatments can add a feeling of style and luxury to a home, pull or tie them to
the sides so that the windows are exposed and maximum sunlight can enter the
rooms. Clean all windows thoroughly on the inside as well; dusty, dirty windows
can make the light come through in a dingy way. While its a given that a home
for sale should be free of clutter in all areas, it is especially important
that there is no clutter near or around windows that could potentially block
sunlight. If your house has features such as a window seat or a bay window,
this really helps these features to literally shine in the eyes of your
potential buyers.
5. Give your home a cozy vibe. -
This is perhaps the most important step on the list of how to sell your home
fast during the fall. By making your home feel cozy to potential buyers, you
will be able to reach their emotional, intuitive side - you will help them
imagine the space as more than just another house, but as their home. Play up
the fall theme as much as you can. Fall colors like reds, oranges, yellows, and
soft browns make an excellent palette for home staging. By utilizing them with
paint and accent pieces, you can add a welcoming feeling of warmth to the
rooms, even as the days get colder outside. Scented candles can be a great way
to incorporate fall colors into a space, as well as fall scents. Select candles
that smell like pumpkin pie, apple crisp, cranberry, cinnamon or other spices
to make your house pleasant and inviting. Your potential buyers will be
nostalgic of delicious food, gatherings, and fun that comes with fall, and will
be eager to recreate these memories in your house. Since winter is right around
the corner, choose heavier more luxurious fabrics for things like blankets and
window treatments. This helps your potential buyers imagine your house as a
comfortable retreat during the coldest months.
These five simple home selling
tips for fall are incredibly simple, but when combined they do a truly
incredible job of making your house feel clean, fresh, and very inviting. Most
importantly though, they will allow your potential buyers to picture what it is
like to live in your house. By helping them imagine how their own belongings
would fit in the space, as well as how they could enjoy the house and create wonderful
memories - they will see it as more than a house, but as a home. Potential
buyers will be quick to make an offer on your house before they miss the
opportunity. They will be eager to enjoy the rest of the fall season in the
home, as well as all seasons to come.
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