Looking to sell your home? Consider this,....according to lendingtree.com, spring is traditionally the hottest season for real estate. Sales peak in April and May and stay strong in June and July. It's a good time for families to move because they are in between school terms and the tax season helps with having additional cashflow for down payments. In addition, the nice weather and colorful foliage make it a good time to show your home.
So since we are on the brink of April and the peak selling season is upon us, we enlisted the help of a Realtor, Pat Sabin. Pat has over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry and she had this to say about steps you can take to get your home ready to sell.
Fact #1.
Most Buyers Would Rather Have a New Home.
If they can purchase the size and style home they need in the location they desire, with the lot they prefer, at the price they can afford, they'll buy new. The reason they are looking at resale homes is that what they need is not available in a new home.
Fact #2
If there are many available homes, they will choose the home that is closest to "New" in condition.
If the home you're selling is an older home, and particularly if you have occupied this home for a number of years, go out and look at new homes. Notice the fresh smell, the cleanliness, the professionally maintained landscaping, the light, open spaces. Then go home and do everything you can afford to do to capture that feeling of newness in your home.
Pat lists 18 other points in sprucing up your home and property for sell. You can read these helpful tips here.
Pay attention to local markets when considering selling your home and above all do your homework.
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