Home Selling Tips for Every Season of the Year

Selling a home is a very stressful process. Many Americans will sell their house this year. No matter the time of year in which you’re selling, you will want to sell your house as soon as possible at the price you want. Paying close attention to the details all year long can help you reach your home selling goals quickly and easily.

During the Spring

Spring tends to be the busiest time of year for sellers. Many people want to move during this time so they can get in the house in time for the fall school year. Keep in mind that you need to stand out in a crowd. Get a home inspection before you put your house on the market. Follow their instructions and do what they tell you do before you put the house up. Use the warm spring weather as a time to hold an open house and attract as many buyers as possible. All hints of any winter musty smells should be removed before you put the house on the market. It should smell of spring.

As Summer Comes

Summer is another popular home buying season. If you have central air, turn it on so people feel cool the second they step inside. Paint the walls white to help the home seem airy and inviting. This is also the time to put up thin curtains in all the rooms that let the breezes inside. Plant a garden and use cuttings from it to decorate the living room and dining area. Look for flowers that smell great like roses and lilies. Open the windows to bring in more air and light before showing the house. If you have a backyard with a pool, now is the time to open it up and keep it in good working order. Sweep it free of debris every day It's also the time to show off other outdoor features on your property like trees. Consider putting in a path so people can follow it and see the entire property when it's in full summer bloom.

A Fall House For Sale

Fall is a transitional season. This is when there are fewer homes on the market so buyers tend to have less choice. Many buyers now are those with young children who are not as concerned with school schedules yet. You can appeal to these buyers by highlighting how many bedrooms and bathrooms your house has and how easy it is to use them with children. Consider painting the walls a soft pink in one room and a soft blue in another. Little touches like baking cookies before buyers show up and putting a pumpkin in the front yard can help buyers see your home as theirs. Cover up any pool you have in the house so you can demonstrate the house is safe.

Selling During the Winter

If you're selling during the winter, keep in mind this is the least popular time of year to sell but it's also when houses tend to sell for the most money. However, this can work to your advantage. Many buyers are motivated and you will have less competition from other houses on the market. Play into the holiday season by making your house look inviting with lots of holiday decorations like a pre-lit Christmas tree. Put a lovely, hand created wreath on your front door. Use appropriate seasonal scents like cinnamon and ginger in small jars to help create an even more festive air. Keep all walks to your house and any stairs free of snow so your buyers don't have to worry they might get hurt just walking inside.