The weather has been beautiful and mild in Alabama lately, and though it remains February, spring seems to be coming early this year! Winter always seems to get the last word in March for the deep south, but we enjoy the nice weather while it lasts - knowing that it could change at any moment! If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready, right?
Preparing for weather changes isn't the only thing happening this time of year. Realtors are preparing themselves and their clients for the spring market. Springtime is always a busy time for the real estate world, as many homeowners begin preparing to list their home for sale. Kids are out of school by the end of May, making summer the ideal time for families to make a move. Therefore, a lot of new listing inventory will hit the market in March and April. If you are contemplating selling your home this spring, now is the time to work get your home into market ready condition.
A few ways you can prepare is to:
(1) Declutter and Organize - Buyers don't need to see all of your stuff. They need to imagine themselves and their stuff in your home. A neat, organized home that has been depersonalized will make them feel welcome and at home.
(2) Deep Clean Kitchen and Bathrooms - A clean home is a sellable home!! Whether you still live in the home, or whether it's vacant - you will always reap the reward if you give your home a thorough "Spring cleaning" before going on the market.
(3) Maintain Your Yard - Buyers absolutely DO judge the book by it's cover, therefore curb appeal is very important! The exterior of your home and the amount of curb appeal it offers (or lacks) will be the first and the last thing a buyer sees.
These are just a few of many useful tips that will help you get your home ready to sell. The Joey Crews Team offers an in-depth staging guide, which we provide to all of our seller clients when they list with us. If you are looking for an agent who will openly advise you on how to get your home ready for the market, so that you can make the most money possible in the shortest amount of time, give us a call! We would love to help! 256-310-2294
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