It’s hard to believe, but January is the perfect time to
prepare for a spring home sale. Here in the Pike’s Peak area, home sales surge
during March and April. Buyers relocating to this area in the summer, use the
Spring breaks for their house hunting trips. Don’t let this critical selling
time slip away and be ready to go for this optimum showing opportunity.
Take charge in January by cleaning out the clutter. Start by clearing closets, wipe down and organize
kitchen shelves, and secure a storage unit for over-sized furniture or
excessive items that can create a cluttered and crowded feel to your home. Use
a critical eye and if you feel crowded know that a buyer will too.
Use the winter snow days to touch up walls that need
painting and tone down your personal touch to neutral colors. Know that a home
that has a good paint job and gives the buyer a blank slate sells much faster
to those with vibrant/brilliant colors.
Next, sparkle and shine all surface, bathrooms and kitchens.
The extra elbow grease now could relay in thousands of dollars when it comes to
selling. Hiring a cleaning crew and carpet cleaner, if funds permit, to give a
buyer that move in ready feel they are looking for in a home. Don’t overlook
windows and blinds, as most buyers head straight for the views.
Look at your entry, front porch and access from garage to
home. The curb appeal in late winter and spring require a staged look. You may
not have the luxury of fresh plants and spring flowers, so use the season at
hand to create an inviting entry. Sweep and remove snow from porch, steps and
pathways to home. Use evergreen boughs or poinsettias to add a pop of color and
remove all other holiday décor. Make
sure that the garage is swept out as the salt and sand from roads is often a
distraction to the buyer when they glance in the garage.
Finally, start interviewing real estate agents to see what
they offer to market, assist and sell your home. While some services may be
similar there are personal customer service touches and marketing techniques
that vary. When it is time to sell your home, it is a business decision and
using an agent that understands your needs is critical.
Submitted
by Donna Hatch | Broker
Associate, REALTOR®, GRI®, ABR®, e-PRO®
with ERA Shields Real Estate
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