If you are thinking of selling your house this summer make sure to read through this blog post. In it you will discover 4 home improvements to make before selling this summer so you can increase the likelihood that you can sell… and sell FAST.
You may be asking “When is the best time to sell?” Many investors and realtors would argue that April and May are the best times to list your home. They believe that families are busier in the summer going on vacations and enjoying the outdoors during the summer.
Although it may be a bit more challenging to sell in the summer then the spring, but summer is only second to spring. It is normally better then the fall and certainly better then the winter. Following are 4 home improvements to make before selling this summer to increase the likelihood that you will sell quickly and closer to the price you want.
First Home Improvement is Clean The Exterior
As potential buyers are looking for a home, they will want one that is easy and carefree to look after. A huge benefit for many buyers these days is being able to move right into the home they just purchased. This also gives them confidence the previous home owner took care of the home. When we buy houses in Fort Wayne, we make sure to pay attention to curb appeal and the exterior of the home by painting or siding the home. We almost always get the exterior power washed.
By power washing the exterior and paying extra attention to the way the home looks at first impression is one simple way to add curb appeal. Just by power washing, making sure weed are pulled, washing windows, replacing downspouts, removing trash, keeping the yard mowed, and making sure there is no clutter you can assure that the buyer’s impression will be a good one.
Second Home Improvement is Landscaping
When we buy houses in Fort Wayne, we also make sure to consider landscaping. No reason to be extravagant here, but putting in some time to make the home’s exterior look really nice goes a long way to making a good first impression.
Other small things you can do to increase the buyers first impression is by turning the soil in the garden and planting flowers. Put mulch around trees and apply weed killer. If it is in your budget plant a few small bushes. This isn’t about spending a bunch of money. It is about putting in a little time to make the best first impression when you decide to list your home for sale.
Third Home Improvement is painting the Exterior
When we buy houses in Fort Wayne, one of the first things we do is paint the exterior. This can have a dramatic and immediate positive effect to your curd appeal. Many home owners will let the paint chip on trim, doors, and windows. Doing this gives your home the look of being run down and really turns off many buyers. Painting is well known in real estate as being one of the cheapest ways to improve your home while garnering the highest rate of return on your dollars and time.
Home Improvement number 4 is adding a deck.
This improvement may seem like a lot of work and expense but you can add a smaller deck relatively inexpensively. Adding a deck will make your backyard seem much more inviting for the buyers family gatherings.
When we buy houses in Fort Wayne, we have found that creating a outdoor space for sitting and cooking out has paid dividends time and time again. There have been homes sold that buyers commented they purchased the home because it had outdoor living space they would use for years to come.
Summary
The summer is a great time to sell a home and you can help speed up this process by following these four recommendations before listing your home for sale. You’ll be glad you did!