Selling Your Home in Wake Forest NC? Here Are Some Cool Tips for the Hot Summer Months!
If your home is
currently on the market then this is a post for YOU! While I
am SURE your Realtor® prepared you for what to do when you have
scheduled showings like lights on, soft music, etc
there are some special touches that you can do for a showing in the
summer that just might make your home stand out!
Summer
conjures up memories of cookouts, swimming pools, lemonade and
fireflies......so, why not get the buyer that will be
previewing your home in the right frame of mind?
- Be sure you have some "punched
up" flower power for when the buyer first shows up! Whether
it be some fresh new plantings around the mailbox or some bright potted
flowers on the porch you just can't ignore the visual of flowers!
- Is your doormat
fresh and clean? If you have one that indicates you have pets
- remove it. Instead, opt for a crisp, clean straw mat in perhaps a
summer color that coordinates well with other attributes of your
exterior. (shutter colors, front door color, etc)
- Open all the
blinds so that buyers have a clear view of the front and back
yards. Let the sun shine in! (don't forget to clean your windows!)
- Make sure your air
conditioner is set to a very cool temperature! Like my
friend Pat Kennedy mentioned you want it
CHILLY in your home for showings!
- If you have scents in your
home you may want to go for a summer scent such as a
citrus
smell, a crisp herb smell such as basil or even a
light honeysuckle scent. - Offering a light snack?
Many sellers do! If so, opt for a lighter snack such as a
lemon cookie (instead of chocolate chip) and some small
bottled waters or a pitcher of lemonade! Don't forget to offer some
napkins as well!
- Show off your deck
and grilling area! If you have a table on your deck be sure
to have the umbrella opened and the table staged. Yes, stage the table
on the deck! Outdoor serverware is perfect for getting the buyer to
visualize what it might be like to sit on the deck and have a late
summer afternoon dinner.
- Have a large
yard? Show it off! You may want to consider a soccer net or a
Bocce Ball area.
- Do swimming pool?
If so, make sure it is crystal clear and stage the decking area with
clean and well maintained chairs!
- Choose your music
wisely. It's always wonderful to have soft music playing in
the background when your home is being shown. Light jazz or blues is
always a safe choice!
Show off your homes
BEST assets and how comfortable it is in the hot summer
months! The more you can get a buyer in the mood and "living in your
home" the better the chance you have that it will stand out when
compared against others they have seen!
If
you are considering putting your home for sale in Wake Forest
NC I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you! As a top
real estate agent in Wake Forest NC I have the resources,
network and skills to get your home sold in the
quickest time frame with the least amount of stress and for the highest
amount. Feel free to visit my website, Wake Forest
NC House Chick, to research me! You can also call me at 919-649-6128
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or simply
send me an email - it's just that easy!
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