The Spring Housing Market Has Sprung!
The spring real estate market has probably already begun to some degree in your local market, but it’s surely about to ramp up in the next few weeks with the official arrival of spring. This spring market will probably not be quite like the past few since mortgage rates have risen, causing houses in some areas to take longer to sell. That said, inventory is still low, and buyer demand is still high.
So, if you’re planning to sell your house, make sure it shows as nicely as possible. When you’re selling in the spring, you need to get your yard in shape as quickly as possible. Clear winter yard debris, and get plants that won’t be affected if a late cold spell hits. It’s natural to want to spruce up your space in the spring, so scrub and clean away! A sparkling clean home will surely help impress buyers and make your home seem even more appealing.
Low Cost Interior Preparation Tips
Also, make it easy for buyers to get in and see your home by completing the most important interior tasks when preparing a home for sale. Many of the tasks below are low cost home sale preparation tips and cost nothing except for time and effort.
- Clean windows
- Clean light bulbs and replace, if necessary
- Wash and polish flooring
- Vacuum and steam clean any carpeting
- Dust all surfaces
- Organize all closets and storage areas
- Declutter
- Repaint/Neutralize rooms, if necessary
- Deep clean appliances
Exterior Preparation Tasks
There are also some exterior tasks to complete when preparing a home for the spring real estate market. The curb appeal of a home can make a huge difference when it comes to whether or not a buyer elects to view a home. If a potential buyer drives by a property that looks neglected from the exterior it is possible they will decide to not look at the home. Below are some of the most important exterior tasks to complete when preparing a home for the spring real estate market.
- Reseal driveway
- Freshly mulch flower beds and gardens
- Trim shrubs and bushes
- Plant bright flowers and plants
- Clean windows
- Paint faded or peeling paint, if applicable
- Wash siding, if applicable
- Clean and inspect gutters and downspouts
- Inspect roof
- Inspect chimney
Price It Appropriately
Also, be flexible on your price and terms when negotiating. Lastly, Execute, execute, execute! A seller who has decided to sell their home during the spring real estate market must take all the necessary steps if they want to have an enjoyable and successful experience. Pricing it appropriately against the competition is an extremely important part of the game plan that needs to be determined when preparing to sell a home during the spring real estate market. A Good Thing Realty agent will always consult with a seller to help determine the price a home should be listed at, in order to initiate a timely sale.
With the help of a Good Thing Realty professional and by following the proper tips on how to prepare for the spring real estate market, it can seem like a very easy process. Always remember that the spring real estate market will vary from city to city and it’s possible your spring market may have started or will begin in the next week or two!