{"id":10863,"date":"2018-11-30T15:15:12","date_gmt":"2018-11-30T23:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=10863"},"modified":"2021-05-16T07:13:39","modified_gmt":"2021-05-16T14:13:39","slug":"how-to-prepare-the-home-this-winter-for-a-successful-spring-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2018\/11\/how-to-prepare-the-home-this-winter-for-a-successful-spring-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare the Home This Winter for A Successful Spring Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s our go-to list of what sellers should be doing now to ensure for a successful sale next spring.<\/p>\n

If you are planning to sell your home next spring, why not get a jumpstart during the fall \/winter season<\/a> so you have more time and less stress while preparing? An added plus is that your home could potentially be ready to list in time for the early spring selling season at the end of January when the market is less crowded. It\u2019s a win-win! Here\u2019s our go-to list of what sellers should be doing now to ensure for a successful sale next spring.<\/p>\n

1. Assess Your Home\u2019s Condition \u2013 Inside & Out<\/strong>
\nThe first step is to do a thorough walk-thru with an objective eye. Does it have \u201cmove-in ready appeal\u201d that will \u201cwow\u201d young, savvy buyers? Is there chipped paint on moldings and trim? Is the front entry carpet runner worn and could benefit from replacing? Look at your property through the lens of your buyer and determine what needs the most attention so that Millennials with families can immediately connect and envision themselves living there with minimal work to do when they move in.<\/p>\n

2. First Impressions Go a Long Way<\/strong>
\nWith the changing seasons, try to tackle exterior repairs and landscaping while you can by keeping gutters clean, lawn raked, shrubs trimmed and driveways\/walkways shoveled. For an inviting front porch with curb appeal, maintain a polished look each season with welcoming accents such as potted evergreens or berry branches, a beautiful wreath on the door, glowing lanterns, and a colorful welcome mat.<\/p>\n

3. Remove Distractions & Get Organized<\/strong>
\nTackle clutter one room at a time and decide whether to keep or purge items based on when you last touched or used it. Remove personal items, collectibles and excessive furniture that distract from the room\u2019s key features as well as its perceived size and flow. Then organize the remaining items with efficient storage solutions such as baskets and containers for closets, drawers and cabinets.<\/p>\n

4. Make it Fresh & Bright<\/strong>
\nAsk yourself if the color on the walls and cabinets is too dark? Does wallpaper need to be removed? Are window treatments dated and heavy? Does worn carpet need replacing? Do hardwood floors need polishing? Simply adding a fresh coat of neutral \u201cgreige\u201d paint to dark walls will brighten the room by creating a backdrop to showcase the other elements in the room, such as the white trim, new carpeting, wall art, and furniture (as shown in library above).<\/p>\n

5. Create the \u201cWow Factor\u201d<\/strong>
\nOnce you\u2019ve invested in the necessary upgrades for move-in ready appeal, buyers still need to emotionally connect by envisioning how their furnishings will look in the space. Staging a home is an investment in getting the property sold and for top dollar. Professional stagers can create the \u201cwow\u201d factor that might be needed after all of the repairs and upgrades are finished. Complete the look with strategically placed modern furniture paired with pops of colorful and inviting accents that will make a lasting impression as pictured in the living room photo above.<\/p>\n

How to Prepare the Home This Winter for A Successful Spring Sale<\/a> by Sharon Lee | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s our go-to list of what sellers should be doing now to ensure for a successful sale next spring. 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