5 SIMPLE WAYS TO PREP YOUR HOME NOW FOR A SPRING SALE

Spring is typically considered the busiest homebuying season. Listing in the spring gives sellers the chance to take advantage of a seasonal uptick in buyer demand, which might ultimately help a house to sell faster.

Even though spring and summer months are great times to sell, you also have more competition. Here are 5 simple steps you can take to make selling your home easier this spring:

1. Wash your windows.

Window washing likely isn’t in your frequent house-cleaning rotation of tasks, but it can make a big difference in how your house shows. From inside the house, you’ll want to wipe down the glass panels with cleaning solution to get rid of smear marks and dust. From the outside, we recommend using a squeegee to clean the windows that you can reach (follow-up with a towel to remove swipe marks). For exterior second-story windows, your best bet is to hire a professional window cleaning service.

2. Polish hardwood floors.

Polish up your hardwood floors before you list so that the years of wear and tear aren’t as noticeable when buyers step into your home. To tackle this project, first test a small, unnoticeable portion of the floor to make sure it won’t cause any damage. Some floors need to be waxed instead of polished and the wrong technique or solution could dull the finish.

Then, move aside as much furniture as possible and give the floors a quick vacuum to get rid of any dust and debris. For each area of the floor, whether it’s your dinette or hallway, pour small amounts of polish and work a flat-surface mop over the floors. Wait at least a day before moving anything back so that the polish can settle in. And, boom! Squeaky clean and polished floors that you can see your reflection in.

3. Make sure the front door is pristine.

The key to swoon-worthy curb appeal is a functional, spotless, and newly painted front door with a few simple decorative touches. First things first, make sure the door works. The creaks that wake up the whole neighborhood and key-shoving that you tolerate when trying to lock the door won’t impress buyers.

So, check if the door opens and closes, that it latches well, and it doesn’t let in a draft. Be sure to get into every corner and wipe away any cobwebs, dead bugs, and dust. Lastly, touch up the paint for your front door. Cover up any chips and scratches, or consider repainting the door a different, brighter color altogether, to add spring vibes and appeal.

For final touches, add a welcome mat for the front steps and a flowery wreath for the door that gives a fresh and home-y vibe.

4. Take the “you” out of your home.

You want buyers to feel like they can build a life in this house and move in the very next day. So, pack up the family pictures, stow away your sports memorabilia, and take your late cat’s urn to your mom’s place.

5. Contact Pienovi Properties and request a walk-through and competitive market analysis.

It’s never too early to start prepping for a future sale. If you’re planning to make a move, consider having us do a quick pass-through of your home. This is a good idea for multiple reasons: we know your market and possess insights into what sells a house better than anyone. Also, we can guide you through which changes might need to be made before putting your house on the market could save you the headache.