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Putting Your House on the Market in Spring? Get Ready NOW!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with RED Properties NC #129285

With Spring just around the corner one can't help but think of fresh new beginnings, clean air, blooming flowers and days that start to linger a little longer.  If you are thinking about selling your home then Spring is an exceptional time to enter the housing market!  You'll be sparkling fresh and ready for all of the buyers that are getting those tax refund checks, looking to relocate and even those that are looking to move to a new neighborhood.  Who knows, your home just might be THE ONE that someone has always driven by and dreamed they could own!

You have a little time to get your home ready before the start of the Spring market so take advantage of this time and be one step ahead.  Here are a few tips and ideas that can help you road map your way to a successful listing come Spring.......

  • Clear out the clutter!  It's a great time to start organizing those old, unused items and having a yard sale.  Still too cold for a yard sale where you are?  Craigslist is a great place to get some items sold as it eBay.  Don't forget you can also donate most items to your local Habitat for Humanity or Goodwill or check out your local area to see if you have a local chapter of Freecycle.org.
  • Address some of those little projects that you have putting off.  Check around your home for leaky faucets, squeaky doors, burnt out lightbulbs and caulking around tubs and sinks.  What may seem little fixes will ultimately have a big impact!
  • Update your decor!  Neutral is key when it comes to home colors and decor.  A gallon of paint in a neutral color can truly transform a room!  Just add a few accents like throw pillow or accent rugs with some complimentary color to add a little "punch"!
  • Take a tour of the exterior of your home.  Clean out those gutters, powerwash your house, deck, drive and walkways, spruce up the front door with a new doorhandle, kickplate and knocker, and don't forget to take a look at your mailbox!  Clean it up!
  • Weed out and spruce up your landscaping.  Landscaping doesn't have to be overwhelming at all!  Nicely trimmed beds, fresh cut shrubs and neat natural areas will go along way! 
  • Start interviewing for potential Realtors® NOW!  All agents/companies are not the same.  Speak to several to get a good idea of what you can expect from them, their company and exactly what is involved with selling your home.  Be sure to be honest about your time frame with them and when you find the RIGHT agent for you they can help you get your home ready to be shown in its best possible light!

Winter may still be here but now is certainly the time to start getting your home ready for the fresh and exciting Spring market in Real Estate!  If you are in the Wake Forest NC area and would like to ask a few more questions to start getting your home prepared - I would be delighted to review my marketing plan with you and how I can help you get your home sold!  Just give me a call or send me an email - it's just that easy!

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Comments(10)

Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Great points and great timing. It's so much easier if you do a bit of planning.

Feb 18, 2012 10:40 PM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Thanks for stopping by, Valerie!  If sellers want to get the most impact out of their listing right away then the house must be ready to go and in amazing condition from the very beginning.  Have a great Sunday!

Feb 18, 2012 10:40 PM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Hey there, Carol!   Yes, a little planning will go a LONG way in today's real estate market!  Competition is fierce - be ready to go right away.

Feb 18, 2012 10:41 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Hi Leesa great tips for getting a house in order for a spring sale.  It will be a while before we can do any weeding in my area :)

Feb 19, 2012 11:05 AM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Considering that we got "freak snow" last night we may not be weeding today either!  ;)

Feb 19, 2012 08:30 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Leesa - these are timely reminders and a very nice photo! Have a great week.

Feb 20, 2012 01:21 AM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Thanks Toni!  After that crazy snow last night it was another bright, sunny and warm day here - weird!  BUT, the garden centers of Home Depot and Lowes were PACKED!

Feb 20, 2012 06:49 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Leesa ... I know this is an older post, but never to late to leave a comment! Spring is around the corner, wonderful post and reminder and featured at ...

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Feb 25, 2012 12:19 AM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Thanks so much VB for the feature.  It's greatly appreciated!

Feb 25, 2012 07:52 PM