Selling Your Home in the Fall

It’s hard to beleive, but we are officially entering back to school season and everyone is finaally looking forward to seeing those Friday night lights again. Just because Fall is just around the corner, don’t think for one minute that the home buying and selling season is finished for 2021. This year has been an incredible year for selling your home. If you’re thinking of putting your home for up for sale, here are a few special considerations to think about to make the home show like a model!

Pay attention to the weather. Fall brings chilly mornings but yet temperatures can soar in the afternoons. If you have a showing scheduled, be sure to take that into consideration. You don’t want potential buyers thinking the A/C isn’t working just because you forgot to leave it on in the chill of the morning, if you have a programable thermostat, make sure to program accordingly.

School supplies. Remember to tidy up the children’s school work and study areas. Sellers who list in the summer may not have to worry about where to stash projects and other schoolwork for a showing, but in the fall we have to think about those things.

Sports equipment. Some fall sports, especially football, come with a ton of bulky (and sometimes smelly) pads, cleats and other gear. Plan to have an out of the way space to store the gear so it’s not in the way or in view when potential buyers come to look at your home. Decor. Listen, we love a good scary house on Halloween, but not everyone is into that vibe. If you’re putting your home for sale in the fall, consider toning the decor down to muted fall colors, or even neutrals. The white pumpkin is having an on-trend moment right now. Save your coffins and skeletons for your new place!

Yard maintenance. Taking care of your home’s exterior is especially important in the fall months. Leaves and sticks need to be raked and disposed of as quickly and as often as possible. Check the gutters to make sure they’re draining properly. Many shrubs have another growth spirt in the fall, so plan on trimming those if needed.

Fall can be an amazing time to sell your home. Your REALTOR can help assess your home and provide pointers for helping it sell quickly and at the best price. Keep these tips in mind and make your beautiful home shine for every showing!