Real Estate Tips

Sell Your Home Fast This Summer

Summer is here, and it’s a great time to sell your home! While spring has long been considered the most popular season to sell a home, summer should not be overlooked. Despite market trends and the uncertainties brought by COVID-19, summer 2021 is still predicted to be a seller’s market. Here are some tips to help you sell your home FAST this summer!

13 Summer Home Selling Tips

Indoor Preparation

Address Necessary Repairs

Prior to listing, ensure there are no needed repairs lingering that may scare away potential buyers. For example, plumbing, heating/cooling, and electrical issues should all be addressed.

Declutter and Depersonalize

Remove all personal and unnecessary items from your home. This will remove distractions to keep the focus on the features of the home and make it easier for potential buyers to envision themselves in the space.

Deep Clean

Once you’ve removed the clutter, it’s time to clean your home from top to bottom. Whether you opt to tackle this on your own or hire a professional, your goal should be spotless. Don’t forget your ceiling fans!

READ MORE: Cleaning Checklist

Exterminate the Bugs

Bugs love to take shelter in the coolness your home offers in the summer. The problem is, no one likes bugs. It may be a good idea to spray for bugs at the beginning of the summer, and regularly be on the lookout for spider webs and bugs – dead or alive!

Outdoor Preparation

Tackle The Obvious

Take a walk around your property with the scrutinizing eyes of a potential buyer. Ensure there are no obvious issues that need to be addressed like broken windows, siding issues, or roofing problems.

Landscape (And Landscape Again)

The landscape is a huge part of curb appeal. This one isn’t a one-and-done type of task, as many of these items will need to be revisited on a regular basis:

Mow the lawn twice a week
Keep trees and shrubs trimmed (especially around windows – let in the light!)
Weed the flower beds
Water plants and lawn to avoid dead grass/plants

Highlight Outdoor Living Spaces

Folks love to gather outdoors in the summer, especially in the south! Summer is the best time to highlight the outdoor spaces your home has to offer. Be intentional with how you stage your patio, deck, etc. You may even consider moving some of your indoor furniture outside.

Enhance Your Curb Appeal

Want to take your curb appeal to the next level? Consider these extra steps:

Power wash (home exterior, porches, decks, driveway, etc.)
Fresh coat of exterior paint
New front door hardware
Re-mulching and/or adding new flowers to flower beds

READ MORE: Latest Trends In Curb Appeal

Summer Staging And Showing

Keep It Cool

Resist the urge to save money on your energy bill, and make sure each room in your home is a comfortable temperature for showings.

Let In The Light

Remove the drapes, open the blinds, and turn on the lights!

Accent With Summer

Decorate with light colors, metallic accents that sparkle, and aromatic fresh flowers. Also consider serving summer refreshments. Something as simple as serving lemonade at your open house can help make buyers feel more at home, happy, and content.

READ MORE: 5 Home Staging Trends To Watch

Be Flexible

Kids are out of school, summer sports are in full swing, and someone is always on vacation. Be flexible and willing to let potential buyers tour your home at times that may seem inconvenient to you. Are you going on vacation? Be sure to let your agent know, so they can try to coordinate more showings during this time!

Hire A Seasoned Realtor

Working with an expert local agent will vastly improve your chances of making more money, reducing stress, and minimizing the amount of time your home is on the market.