How many people can wake up in the morning to a first-rate view of the Rocky Mountains, including the majestic Pikes Peak? Perhaps the 400,00 plus people living here in Colorado Springs and the hundreds of people who will be moving here in the next few years. According to projections, Colorado Springs is expected to continue on the path of steady population growth and, if that’s the case, those who are planning on selling their home will find themselves in a pretty beneficial spot.
If you’re planning on selling, we’ve put together five tips to prepare your Colorado Springs home for sale.
Hire an inspector
Before you make any big moves in the sales process, be sure to hire an inspector to take a look at your home and to give you advice on what needs to be repaired before the home is viable for selling. After the inspection process, tend to those repairs and improvements as soon as possible. Something like an outdated roof, faulty plumbing, or foundation cracks could cost you a sale and cause larger issues down the road. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry.
Get started on simple home improvements
Not every outdated piece in the home is “condemnable” worthy, but more dilapidated rooms and structures could cause your house to appear less valuable than it is. For example, brass light fixtures and mustard walls may have looked fashionable years ago, but they’re not going to be as appealing now. Give your home a fresh, clean touch-up by repainting the walls a brighter color—white or eggshell is always a great idea!—replace old carpets with eco-friendly cork, and update the appliances throughout the home with more modern fixtures.
Look into when the best time to sell is
Every region in the United States has its own unique features which means that houses in one area might sell better in the spring while houses in another area may sell better in the fall. The best time to sell your home in Colorado Springs is either July, when homes sell for, on average, about 3.43% more or in July, when homes sell for about 11 days faster than the yearly average. In the Springs, it seems as though the summer months are “hot” times—quite literally—to sell your home and doing so they can speed up the process or help you sell your home for more money.
Begin planning the move out process
As soon as you decide to sell your home, you should prepare your home for sale, which means getting ready to move out. Start by ridding yourself of furniture, kitchenware, decorations, and anything else that you barely use. Then, come up with a plan for packing. Do you need a storage unit or a moving company? Get the blueprint in place for packing and moving out so that when the time comes, you’re ready!
Hire a real estate agent
The Steps to Selling a House are difficult and should not be encountered alone. We always suggest hiring a real estate agent to help you with every step along the way. If you’re selling your Colorado Springs home, reach out to the friendly and knowledgeable team here at Springs Homes. We’ll be happy to help!
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