Summer Selling: Use the Season to Your Advantage

It’s summer, and you’ve just listed your house for sale. The sun is shining, and people are thriving. With longer and brighter days, people are searching for their dreams. So what are you going to do? Give it to them! Before the visitors and agents arrive, take some time to spruce things up. Breathe some life into the space with these tips.

Sweep Up. Depending on where you live, the pollen may have finally settled. Grab a broom and dustpan, and start sweeping your decks, porches, and sidewalks. If they’re a mess, consider power washing first. You’d be surprised how much pollen and dust can build up indoors, even over a few days. Dust and sweep when necessary.

Spruce Things Up. Those plants you planted last spring (maybe even this spring) have grown a bit. Shrubs and trees around the property might be looking a bit shabby. Every type of plant has its own growing season and specific requirements. While it might not be pruning season for some plants, trimming overzealous foliage and removing dying limbs might be helpful. If some areas around your house look bare, consider selecting a few choice plants to put in pots, planters, or the ground.

Clean the Pool. Ugh. It might not be fun, but someone’s got to do it. If you have a pool, make sure it’s looking clear blue. Scoop out any leaves and bugs regularly. And wrangle the floaties before visitors arrive. (The same goes for any toys or tools lying around the property. Gather everything and put it in it’s place.)

Keep Cool. Obviously, you want to keep cool, calm, and collected throughout the process of showing your house. In this instance, however, we’re referring to keeping the house cool. If there’s a nice breeze, open the windows and doors and allow the air to flow. If it’s hot outside,  ensure your visitors are comfortable inside. Turn on the air conditioning.

Let the Light Shine In. Open up blinds and windows to allow as much natural light as possible. If the interior is still dim, be sure to provide some good light sources using overhead lighting and lamps. Your realtor should be able to help guide you in this and in staging the room(s).