The first day of Spring 2023 is just around the corner on March 20th. Peggy Slappey Properties and all our industry partners know that real estate will heat up quickly this spring, and you need to start getting ready for it now. If you’re planning to buy or sell this spring, here are a few ways to stand out in a crowded market.
Sellers, Start Prepping Now.
If the spring market is your target, you need to start getting your home ready to sell now, before March draws to a close. Remember, you only make a first impression once. Curb appeal is your home’s first greeting to potential buyers.
It’s easy to walk by your front door and not notice the leaves piled up, the tired paint on the front door, or the random items that have been left out.
Every season brings unique challenges for home selling. In the winter, homes might appear darker than normal under dreary skies. In autumn, falling leaves mean a constant battle to keep up curb appeal. Spring means tons of competition in the market and the need to make your home stand out from the rest. Summer has its own challenges, with hot temps, fast-growing grass and foliage, and bright sunshine that illuminates every tiny flaw you’ve been ignoring. Summer 2019 officially starts on June 21st, so be ready for a quick home sale with these simple, trusted tips:
Fine-Tune Your Curb Appeal
It’s hot outside, Metro Atlanta, so step up your lawn care game to keep your home’s curb appeal in tip-top shape. Mow the lawn twice a week, keep it watered
Sprucing up your outdoor space can make a big difference in how quickly your home sells during the busy spring selling season. As more homes are listed, flooding the market with available inventory, it’s more important than ever to catch the right buyer’s eye with these smart tips for great curb appeal:
Clear Away the Winter Grime
First thing’s first: clean every outdoor surface until it shines. Blow away the leaves and debris that might have accumulated over winter, wipe away the dirt (and pollen) from glass surfaces, and pay your lawn some much needed attention with a close cut and some spring fertilizer/weed killer.
A Seamless Transition
While the weather in Metro Atlanta is still moderately cool, open windows and doors for showings,
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air…unless your home has been sitting on the market for weeks without any interest from buyers and you feel nothing but frustration. Not to worry – the real estate “love doctors” at Peggy Slappey Properties have expert tips to find your home’s soulmate and help them fall in love.
Make a Great First Impression
Most buyers start their home search online, so their first impression comes from photos and brief descriptions. Review these, compare them to other listings, and make appropriate changes. Bad grammar and hard-to-read text can turn buyers off in a hurry. But succinct language that touches all your home’s high points can lure them in for a showing. And photos are everything in online searches!
