Top Strategies for Selling in Spring

As the flowers begin to bloom and the temperature rises, the real estate market experiences a surge of activity. If you're planning to sell your home, the spring season is a great  time to capitalize on the new energy and enthusiasm that comes with Spring. Shake off the cold, dark days of winter and check out these top strategies for selling your home in the spring!

Up your curb appeal:

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First impressions are paramount in selling a home, and you want your home to make a good one. Your home's curb appeal entices potential buyers and gets them excited about your home. To give the exterior of your home a spring boost, take a critical look at your home and consider what simple yet impactful changes can be made. Whether it's freshening up the paint on the fence, updating or repainting the front door, or adding some vibrant flowers or potted plants, there are plenty of simple and cost-effective ways to make your home more appealing. 

Do some spring cleaning:

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Buyers want to see a clean and well-maintained home that they can picture themselves living in. Before you start hosting open houses, try setting aside a day to declutter and clean your home. The chores to focus on are cleaning and decluttering countertops, organizing cabinets and storage areas, and dusting shelves, cabinets, baseboards, and light fixtures. A spotless home looks more inviting and will keep potential buyers interested!

Focus on your landscaping:

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The landscaping of your home is a key element in creating a positive first impression. As the grass begins to turn green again and bushes come back to life, stay on top of your yard by trimming overgrown bushes, weeding flower beds, and even adding fresh mulch. Make sure to rake away dead leaves or branches from the winter season. Consider planting seasonal flowers to add blooms of color to your yard. Well-maintained landscaping enhances the overall aesthetic and conveys a sense of care and attention to detail to your potential buyers.

Clean out the rain gutters:

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Rain gutters can be full of leaves and debris after the winter season, which can lead to drainage problems and an unkempt look. Cleaning out the gutters is as simple as getting a ladder, scooping out the muck in the gutters, and rinsing them out with a hose. This also prepares your home for spring rain showers. This small detail can show potential buyers the level of care given to your home.

Powerwash the driveway and wash the windows:

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A clean, well-kept home includes more than just the yard and the interior. The driveway and windows are major parts of the overall look of your home, and it is important they are unblemished. Powerwash the driveway to remove built-up grime and make it look like new. Additionally, cleaning the windows allows natural light to flood your home, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. For the best results, clean windows from both the outside and inside. These simple yet meaningful tasks contribute to an overall sense of cleanliness and maintenance in your home.