☀️ Spruce Up for Spring! 🌻
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Spring Cleaning
how to get your home market (or guest!) ready
🌼Spruce Up for Spring!🌱
Whether you’re thinking of selling your house this spring or just want to do a reset, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready! Here are some valuable tips you can use, especially if you're planning to take advantage of the busiest time of the year for the real estate market:
✅ Declutter and Organize
Whether we like it or not, first impressions matter! Take the time to declutter and organize each room in your home. Decluttering is about more than just tidying up – it’s about creating a sense of space and openness that allows potential buyers to envision themselves living in your home if you're planning on listing it.
✅ Deep Clean Your Kitchen and Bathrooms
The kitchen and bathrooms are focal points for many buyers, and often influence their overall opinion of the house. Ensure these spaces dazzle by giving them a thorough deep cleaning. Pay attention to details like scrubbing grout lines, polishing fixtures, and decluttering countertops. A sparkling kitchen and bathroom can leave a lasting positive impression on potential buyers.
✅ Maintain Your Yard
Your home’s exterior is the first thing potential buyers see, so it’s important to make a good impression from the moment they arrive. A well-maintained yard not only enhances curb appeal, but also shows buyers the home has been well taken care of.
Take the time to spruce up your yard by mowing the lawn, trimming bushes, and clearing away any debris or dead plants. Remember, the goal is to create a welcoming environment that entices buyers to step inside and imagine themselves living there.
✅ Find a Listing Agent ;)
A skilled listing agent (we happen to know the best in the biz!) is your partner and advocate for minimizing stress to you when selling your home. Lean on your agent for advice on decluttering, staging, and enhancing your home’s appeal to potential buyers. There are a LOT of areas you can focus your energy on, however not all of them will be worth your energy! Listing agents' insights into market trends, and recommendations for reliable contractors and stagers, are invaluable in ensuring you're putting time and energy into the places that will have the most return for you.
In February 2024, the real estate market showed significant growth compared to January 2024. The average sale price increased by 2.2% and the total market time was extended by 21 days, suggesting deeper buyer engagement. Relatedly, new listings increased by 7.4% and pending sales by 16.8%, with closed sales increasing by 14.6%, indicating more vibrant market activity overall! These trends reflect a positive momentum in the real estate market, with a noticeable upturn in transactions and interest from both buyers *and* sellers.
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