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Monday, August 29, 2011

Adapt Your Home To It’s Selling Season !


There's a selling myth that you should wait till springtime to sell your home. While spring is the busiest season for real estate sales, people buy homes 365 days a year. If you decide you need to sell your home in the off-peak season, emphasize its seasonal amenities.


Choose Your Selling Season
The market slows down in late summer before picking up again briefly in the fall. November and December are traditionally slow months, although some astute buyers look for bargains during this period.

KEEP YOUR LAWN IN SHAPE.
Just because summer is over doesn't mean you should abandon your lawn.  Patch up any brown spots in the grass, and keep falling leaves at bay with frequent raking. 


GET A FALL GARDEN
As your summer plants start to fade, replace them with vibrant mums or other colorful plants.  Tasteful fall decorations, like pumpkins or tri-colored corn, can also add to your home's curb appeal.
GET INDOOR FALL DECORATIONS, TOO
Without breaking the bank, get a few fall-colored decorations, like inexpensive window treatments or seasonal dinnerware.  Fresh decor will make your space seem current and well maintained. 

REPAIR OUTSIDE LIGHTS
As the days get shorter, you may end up showing your home in the dark.  Make sure your outdoor lights are clean and working -- if they're dirty or broken, buyers will get a bad feeling before they even come inside.

KEEP YOUR EXTERIOR PHOTOS OF YOUR HOME UP-TO-DATE
If you listed your home in the summer update your online photos with brand new fall shots.  Pictures from the previous season make your listing seem dated.
 

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