Do You Want To Sell Your Home This Spring?

We are approaching SPRING, the busiest time in real estate. Warmer weather and more daylight seem to help simplify the process for potential buyers to see homes and choose their best option. If you’re considering selling and want to benefit from buyer demand, begin getting your home market ready now! With less than a month away, spring is a great time to take advantage of listing your home to get the most out of your investment.

Due to the large number of homes on the market, it allows buyers to be more selective. Over the last few years, homeowners have been increasing the size of projects and making more intentional repairs. The most popular projects are replacing water heaters, HVAC units, and flooring. While larger projects such as replacing old HVAC units or updating flooring can seem intimidating, they can provide the best return on investment (ROI). In addition, based on home improvement data from the Census, a key consideration in the decision-making process is energy efficiency.

Here is a report from Zonda to give you an idea of what updates have the best ROI. 

(Click photo to enlarge.)

If these are things you are unable to do right now, consider what you would want to see if you were a buyer touring your home. Concentrate on things you can complete in the time you have but be sure not to ignore important repairs that could potentially affect the sale of your home and turn away potential buyers.

It’s not too early to partner with an agent. Working with an agent can be crucial in determining what updates or repairs are truly worth it. Working with buyers allows us to know what they are looking for and the things that are on their checklist.

“As a seller, it’s smart to be prepared and control whatever factors you’re able to. Things like hiring a great real estate agent and maximizing your home’s online appeal can translate into a smoother sale — and more money in the bank.” -Bankrate

It’s time to start attacking your to-do list if you intend to sell your home this spring. Before you get started, partner with an agent. This can help you be sure to spend time and money on projects that’ll pay off.

I would be more than happy to work with you. Send me a list of what’s on your to-do list, and we can prioritize them together. You can e-mail me at ChristineSellsMS@gmail.com.