Preparing your home for a summer sale: Seven Summer Selling Tips

To prepare your home for a summer sale, focus on enhancing curb appeal, decluttering and deep cleaning, highlighting outdoor spaces, and keeping the interior cool and inviting. Embrace natural light, make minor repairs, and stage your home to appeal to buyers during the summer months. Here are some more specifics.

1. Enhance Curb Appeal:

• Mow the lawn, trim shrubs, and ensure the landscaping is neat and well-maintained.
• Power wash the exterior of the house, including sidewalks and patios. Be sure any moss is washed away as well.
• Ensure the front door is clean and inviting. If it needs a fresh coat of paint this is a great time to do a quick, easy, and affordable refresh.
• Add potted plants to the front entrance. Try to stay away from flowers at the front to avoid bees and possible allergies from your of your potential buyers.

2. Declutter and Deep Clean:

• Remove personal items to make the home feel more spacious and neutral. This is a great time to order a POD or a UBOX move items into the storage containers so you only have to move them once. They can be delivered to your new place later, and they leave your house feeling more spacious and open.
• Clear clutter from closets, shelves, and countertops. Any extra items can be added to the storage container as well.
• Deep clean all areas, including carpets, bathrooms, and kitchens. This is another area for a quick refresh. Since most bathrooms are smaller, a gallon of semi-gloss paint can go a long way to give a fresh look. Just remember to keep it neutral.
• Ensure the home is free of odors. Speaking of neutral and allergies, remember to keep scents and smells to a minimum. Use ozone, odor neutralizing plug-ins and clean with unscented cleaners.

3. Highlight Outdoor Spaces:

• Clean and decorate outdoor patios, decks, and porches.
• Add comfortable furniture, outdoor lighting, and potentially a grill or dining area.
• Emphasize the features that make outdoor living enjoyable during summer.

4. Keep the Interior Cool and Inviting:

• Use light, airy colors for walls and furniture.
• Ensure the home is well-ventilated and cooled.
• Add fresh bedding and pillows to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Use sheer curtains or light-colored window treatments to let in natural light.

5. Minor Repairs and Updates:

• Fix any minor leaks, cracks, or other issues.
• Touch up paint, repair scuff marks, and ensure all fixtures are in working order.
• Consider adding new light fixtures or upgrading outdated ones. Check online sources like Facebook Marketplace or visit your local Habitat for Humanity Restore. They always have amazing finds.

6. Staging for Summer:

• Use summer-themed decor, such as seasonal colors, and outdoor accessories.
• Highlight features that appeal to summer buyers, such as a pool, patio, or grill.
• Make sure the home is well lit and clean, with a fresh, clean inviting scent.

7. Additional Tips:

• Research the local market and compare your home’s features to similar properties.
• Be prepared to negotiate with potential buyers and be flexible during the sales process.
• Consider hiring a real estate professional. If you need help with the selling process or have questions, I’m here to help!

Contact us today for a free property evaluation. We are here to help with all your home selling needs. For more information, contact Lita at 971-341-4491 or visit www.yourrealtygroup.com.