Are you considering selling your home? Here are a few things to help you get your house ready for the spring market that is right around the corner!
Get Spring Market Ready
- Know the local market: Spring markets begin at different times in different areas. Some of them may start in late February while others may not get going until the middle of April. Essentially, around here March 1st is a good target date to have your home listed. Listing at this time would allow you to take full advantage of the beneficial spring market.
- Have a pre-list inspection: One of the most common reasons a home sale falls through is the home inspection. Homeowners can be caught off guard by things found during the home inspection and this can be an issue. If you can, schedule a home inspection before you list your home. This can alert you to any potential issues that your home has. This way, you won’t be surprised by anything when the buyer has an inspection done. You can also take care of any issues that need attention, therefore increasing the chances of a successful home sale.
- Clean and organize: Now is the time to begin deep cleaning your home and working on the organization of cabinets, drawers and closets. Not only is a clean home vital, but having closets, drawers, etc cleaned out and organized is equally important. Buyers want to see storage in a home, and when closets and other storage areas are cluttered and disorganized, it appears as if there is less storage than there actually is.
Spring may seem far off, but the spring market will be here before you know it. Invest in preparing your home to sell now and you will be happy you did come spring! Doing some prep work now can ensure your home sells quickly and for top dollar!
