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How the Season Impacts your Home’s Sale Listing

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Real Estate Agent with Remax Excellence - Silver Spring, MD Maryland #318884

With summer coming to a close and September upon us, the search for homes in Silver Spring, MD may begin to slow.  If (and when) this happens, homeowners and Realtors will need to collaborate in an effort to refresh and invigorate a listing. 

Here are some ideas to help jumpstart that process:

  • Stage in Season

Fall is just around the corner, and this new season brings with it new colors.  Off-set earth tones with a splash of bright orange or vibrant red to catch buyers’ eyes.  If possible (or applicable), rearrange furniture to create a warmer atmosphere that is more conducive to indoor social activities.  Arrange chairs around a chess board on a round table, or place them in closer proximity of a fireplace or bookshelf.  When decorating, be inspired by thoughts of crunchy leaves, hayrides, and pumpkin carvings.

  • Scents in Season

Fill your home with fragrances of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, apple cider or other recognizable autumn scents for open houses. 

  • New Photography

Now that you have updated your home to reflect the new season, take new pictures to showcase these changes in brochures and on the MLS.  All of this work will be pointless if it’s not represented in all of your home’s marketing materials.

  • Price it Right

Has your home been sitting longer than the market’s average for your price range?  If so, it’s time to discuss a price reduction with your Silver Spring, MD Realtor.  While this is never a fun conversation, it is more critical now than ever to price accurately.

If you would like to sell your Silver Spring home, contact Emcee Arah of the EMA Real Estate Group.  Arah is an experienced real estate agent with a full-time team of professionals who have a proven track record of success, and his custom 25-point marketing plan is instrumental in providing exceptional results for his clients. 

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Comments (4)

Tanya Van Blake-Coleman
Van Blake-Coleman Realty, St. Thomas/www.talk-to-Tanya.com - St Thomas, VI
Improving the Quality of Your Life

Great information. I can't tell you how many times I saw pictures of a home in the summer with snow in the front yard when I was buying homes on the mainland. It dates the listing right away.

Aug 28, 2012 12:04 AM
Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

You make a number of great points for us to remember as the seasons change.

Aug 28, 2012 12:05 AM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Emcee, I love this post!  These are great suggestions for all Realtors! Updating photos is so important! No winter holiday decorations in July!

Aug 28, 2012 12:10 AM
Tina Maraj
RE/MAX One - Fullerton, CA
Celebrating 30 Years of Real Estate Sales

Great points for home sellers! Home do sell in the Fall and when they feel up to date with the Season even better.

Aug 28, 2012 02:09 AM