Before Getting Ready to Sell Your Home, Make Sure It’s Competitive
Spring is the prime time for listing your home on the market because it’s the top time of year that folks go looking for a new home. That said, real estate spring fever also means more competition for buyers, and it can be tough to find ways to make your home stand out, without breaking the bank in the process. Check out these five handy, low-cost ways to give your home the edge in any competitive market this spring.
Start By Making a Grand Entrance
So much depends upon a potential buyer’s perspective before they even go inside a home, so it’s important to make the entrance to your home feels warm and welcoming. Repainting your front door in a fun, bright tone might prove the perfect pop of color, and a plush new doormat can make a looky-loo feel right at home.
After your door gets a fresh coat, think about adding larger, more distinctive house numbers to make sure buyers know that they’re in the right place, and that your home could be just the right place for them to hang their hat.
Hide the Hardware
If you’ve got grates near your front walk or fuse boxes for your outdoor lighting in plain view, try strategically planting some flora around or in front of those less inviting elements of your yard. Buyers want a home that feels like an oasis, so masking the more technical aspects of your outdoor space can lend a more natural air to its presentation.
Wash Your Home’s Windows!
Washing your windows is like getting your eyebrows done: you don’t know how much you need that clean up until it happens. You can tackle the task yourself if you’ve got a single-story home with windows set at manageable heights, but if you’ve got multiple stories with slanted roofs and other complications, it may be worth hiring someone to do the washing.
Once your windows are sparkling and clear, those house hunters in the market will notice the shine. More importantly, they’ll get an even better sneak peek at what’s inside your home before they step through the door.
Ready Your Roof for House Selling Season
Roofs, much like grimy windows, can seem all right if you aren’t paying close attention, while they might actually have some structural issues you’re not seeing. There may be missing shingles, crooked gutters, and other problems not visible from below, so it’s a good idea to get your roof inspected before prospective buyers come calling.
Live for Landscaping
Getting the edges of your lawn trimmed, planting new spring blooms, and pulling up unsightly weeds might seem obvious, but it truly is one of the simplest and (if you’ve got a green thumb) enjoyable ways to brighten up the look of your home.
Try placing pots of various sizes side-by-side on your doorstep, so as to give even the outside of your home a cozy feeling, and plant flowers with pleasing scents to guide new homebuyers up your walkway. There are so many varieties of blooms to choose from, and a colorful, manicured yard will form a lovely transition from the sidewalk to your well-appointed home.
