Tips for Selling Your
Home in Summer

If you could sell your home under ideal conditions, your life and that of your real estate agent would be much easier. But that’s not always possible. Even though summer is traditionally a period of high sales activity, certain conditions can make a summer home sale difficult. If you hope to add your home to this
summer’s sale statistics, the following tips can help to make your home
more summer-friendly to potential buyers:

Curb appeal is probably more important in late spring and early summer
than at any other time of year. With extended sunlight, everything outdoors will be on display longer. Shrubs, perennials, trees and lawn should be at their best during this period. Make sure the door area is clear of bicycles and toys.

Be sure that air conditioning is working properly and that it is turned on
during those days that you’re away and potential buyers will be looking
at your house. If your home doesn’t have central air conditioning, showing it in the heat of summer with window units projecting from the sides
and some rooms hotter than others can be a turnoff to a sweaty buyer. To
take some of the edge off a hot house, consider installing economical
ceiling fans.

During the stifling days of late spring and early summer, homebuyers’
thoughts will turn to patios, decks and maybe pools. Make certain your
backyard is inviting and attractive. House hunters will be paying it special attention during the summer months, envisioning barbecues or children playing. Clean your patio furniture and arrange it keeping the views
from indoors in mind.

Clean your windows until sparkling. Open blinds and curtains so plenty
of light illuminates the home’s interior.

If you touch up wall paint, keep the colors neutral and light, which will
make the room feel cooler than a dark shade.

If you have a pool, make sure it’s clean.

A large pitcher of lemonade thirst quencher might also be the deal clincher.

Your real estate agent can provide additional tips for your specific property