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Fall
often signals a slowing down
in the real estate business.
While steady home sales are
expected to continue through
the year, many regions will
likely slowly shift from a
sellers market to a moderate
or buyers market, meaning if
you're selling, you'll want
to do everything you can to
make you house look its
best.
As you
set out to put your home on
the market and add your home
sale to this year's
statistics, keep the
following fall tips in mind:
Curb
appeal. A home shopper's
first impression is
everything. The moment they
pull up to the curb, they'll
make an instant judgment.
You'll want to be sure it's
positive. You can begin by
making sure leaves are
raked, and your shrubs and
bushes are pruned.
Make
sure your walkway is free of
leaves and debris.
Trim
trees so unexpected winds
don't knock down branches
that could damage your home
or hurt anybody.
If it
is rainy, be sure you have a
good doormat so all
potential homebuyers can
wipe their feet and not
traipse mud and water
through the house.
Make
sure gutters are free from
debris and are draining
properly.
If
you already have snow, be
sure you clear the front
walkway to the door. And if
you have stairs leading to
your front door, make sure
they're not icy.
If
you live in a warm region,
plant a few fall annuals to
give your exterior some
instant colour.
Be
sure your lawn is mown and
fertilized.
Make
sure your door area is clear
from bicycles and toys.
Hang
a festive fall wreath on
your door.
Fall
is an excellent time to
paint your house if you live
in a warm region. If your
house's exterior looks drab
and you're in a buyer's
market, you may want to
consider painting to raise
your home's appeal.
Keep
the house cozy. Entering a
cold house could leave an
unfavorable impression.
Instead, set the thermostat
at a comfortable
temperature.
Place
a nice fall centerpiece on
your dining room table.
Decorate the house with
festive fall embellishments
and bright orange pumpkins.
Make
sure the backyard isn't
covered in leaves. Also, try
to make it look as
child-friendly as possible
so potential buyers can
envision what the space will
look like for their own
children.
If
you live in a warm region
and still use the patio in
the fall, make sure your
patio area is inviting and
attractive. Clean your patio
furniture and arrange it
keeping the views from
indoors in mind. Spruce up
the area with a few
container plantings.
Windows. Make sure your
windows are sparkling clean,
especially if you live in a
sunny region that doesn't
get much fall rain.
Walls. If you're thinking
about touching up the paint
on your walls before you put
your home on the market,
keep the colours neutral and
light. A light yellow or
beige will make the room
feel cooler than a brick red
or dark taupe.
Let
the light in. Open blinds
and curtains so plenty of
light illuminates the home's
interior.
Just
like any other time of year,
get rid of the clutter
throughout your house.
Get
rid of any offensive odors
that may come from cigarette
smoke or pets.
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