While it’s never a bad time to sell your home, many owners put their homes on the market in the spring. Current conditions in the real estate market may make this spring a particularly advantageous time to sell a home. That’s because we are in a seller’s market in which buyers are competing for the limited number of homes for sale.
If you do choose to sell your home this spring, here are some tips for a successful home sale:
Spruce up your yard by clearing any remaining winter debris and putting in new plantings. This will give potential homebuyers a good first impression. Along these lines, purchase a new welcome mat to help set the tone right at the front door.
Inside, do some spring cleaning to make your house as clean as possible and more appealing to buyers. In addition to actual cleaning, you should de-clutter your closets by boxing up your winter wardrobe. This will create the impression of more storage space.
Add touches of spring to your home décor with bright, colorful bed covers, kitchen accessories, accent pillows and fresh flowers. You can also choose to bring a spring-like feeling to your home through scent by utilizing diffusers or candles.