8 Tips for Selling in the Spring Market

These are my eight recommendations for anyone looking to sell their home this spring:

1. Declutter your home’s interior. If you can get everything out, working with a vacant house is always best. The second best thing, though, is a super tidy house. Get rid of any extra, space-taking items.

2. Get a home inspection. Make as many repairs as you possibly can before listing, as it gives you a really good edge heading into the market. If you can’t make many repairs, then at the very least check out the HVAC, the plumbing, the electrical system, any possible leaks—things that’ll scare away those buyers if neglected.

3. Make a great first impression. Improving your home’s curb appeal goes a long way toward this end. Make sure the doorbell works, the mailbox is clean, and you have a fresh welcome mat outside. Powerwash your home’s exterior and trim the bushes.

4. Perform a deep, thorough clean. Hire a professional if you need to, or just set aside a day to do it yourself. Really get in there and get busy; clean the toilets, clean the kitchen—spare no nook or cranny. Make it move-in ready.

5. Freshen up your home with outside air. After the deep clean, take advantage of the spring weather and open the windows for a few hours each day. This will help give your home a vibrant, fresh smell.

6. Depersonalize your house. Take personal photographs and mementos off of the walls/counters and out of view. Shift the focus to the new buyer by creating a blank canvas that they can then imagine personalizing for themselves.

7. Fill your home with neutral colors. Here in Philly and South Jersey, we love the Flyers and the Eagles; we represent orange and green whenever we can. That being said, these colors shouldn’t be left on walls in your home. Instead, opt for neutral colors—again, this helps buyers start fresh and imagine themselves living there.

8. Stage your house. This is a great way to get your house off the market quickly and bag the highest price possible. It’s worth the extra cost.

If you’re ready to sell soon, or would simply like to discuss any or all of these tips in greater detail, please reach out to me by phone or email. I’d love to hear from you.