Home Staging Tips For Snowbirds- How to Sell Your House While You’re Out of Town.
You can’t always control when your house is going to be on the market, so if you’re planning 
on being out of town this summer, and your house is on the market here are some tips to help you get it sold.
1. Keep those hurricane shutters up or away from your windows! Yes we are entering hurricane season, and yes you will want to protect your house but if your home is on the market, Buyers will need to experience the full impact of your home. Hurricane shutters will make your house feel like a cave.
There are services that will put up your shutters for you. However contact them now and find out how much notice they need to take care of your house.
2. Patio furniture needs to stay there for now. Just as hurricane shutters need to be left off, your patio furniture should stay where it is or stored... but not in the house.
How can a Buyer see the space of a room if it’s packed with outdoor furniture. Find a service or neighbor who can bring the furniture if a hurricane is on the way.
3. Arrange to have someone, either a family member, friend or service check on the home while you’re gone. They can run the water, flush toilets, pick up dead bugs, etc and freshen the house.
If your home has been shown, it’s a good idea to have someone come over after the showings to make sure that all doors have been locked.
4. Make sure that your lawn and pool service will continue while you are away. If you have potted plants or flowers have someone who will come and care for them or remove them. Our summer heat and sun can make it hard for many flowering plants to thrive without daily waterings.
5. Keep the thermostat at a reasonable temperature! I know you’re conserving electricity but you don’t want your Buyers racing out of your house because it’s like a sauna inside.
6. And, finally, don’t assume that your Realtor will be available/willing to do any or all of the above. Yes, they want your home to sell but your house is not the only house for which they are responsible. And, in the event of a hurricane, they will have their own home to secure.
If you have to be out of town while your home is on the market,
don’t make it harder for your Buyer to want to buy your house.
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