RE/MAX Escarpment
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Buyers, Downsizing, First Time Buyers, First Time Sellers, Investments, New Builds, Residential, Sellers
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Brantford, Burlington, Flamborough, Grimsby, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Oakville, St. Catharines, Stoney Creek, Waterdown
Sep 26, 2022
Getting your home ready for sale is just as important in the fall, and maintaining curb appeal requires different attention then in the spring and summer. Here are some tips to help when selling your home and help buyers fall in love with it.
1. Don’t ‘Leave’ a Mess
While fall leaves are gorgeous to look at on trees, once they hit the ground they no longer add to the beauty of your property. Make a good first impression and get rid of leaves, so the first thing sellers see is your home, not the amount of raking they will have to do each year!
2. Fall Flowers
Gardens and landscaping can add to curb appeal. If your summer flowers have died, it’s best to replace them or remove them all together. Consider planting mums or fall flowers in flower beds. (Mums can withstand the colder weather and come in beautiful fall colours). If you don’t have a garden or prefer not to plant flowers in them, try using urns or large pots instead.
3. Lighten Up
Let’s face it without the summer sun, on darker days the inside of homes can look dreary. Here are some tips to minimize the impact of duller days.
4. Give Sweater Weather Vibes
Keep your home feeling cozy from the outside in. Incorporate fall décor around your home’s exterior – it can be as simple as a wreath on the front door to a fully staged fall patio session, complete with chunky knit blankets and all! Inside, consider highlighting your fireplace if you have one, minimize clutter and placing a throw on the couch. Make your home feel welcoming and buyers may just want to stay.
5. Festive Frights Not Always a Delight
If you’re selling your home during Halloween season, you might want to nix the spooky décor. If you want to decorate, use pumpkins or décor that can be easily stored away during showings. Just be sure the festive spirit doesn’t dampen the buying spirit of those viewing your home.