How to Spruce Up Your Home for Fall House Showings

Written by Posted On Thursday, 24 October 2019 13:56
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Even though spring is the best time to put your house on the market, it may not be an option for every homeowner. The reality is that some purchases need to happen in the fall and winter months, but you can maximize your potential sale with many tips and tricks. 

If you missed out on buying season and are planning on selling your home, you could still sell your home for a reasonable price in fall and even winter. All you have to do is make your home look its best so that it will attract prospective buyers.

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Here are 5 ways you can make your house look good for fall house showings so you can sell your home.

 

It’s All in the Curb Appeal

Before potential buyers even get inside your home, there are many strategies to make your house look more enticing. Here are some tips that will help with your home’s curb appeal:

  • Power washing. Power wash the siding and walkways for a fresh look.

  • Hang easy-to-read house numbers. Be sure to hang house numbers that are easy to read so that there is no confusion with the location of your home.

  • Plant greenery: Some seasonal blooming flowers and fresh greenery like chrysanthemums and other spectacular annual fall flowers can go a long way in showcasing your home.

  • Mow the lawn: Something as simple as mowing the lawn and keeping your front yard well maintained can enhance a home’s curb appeal.

  • Touch up your windows and doors: Nice looking windows and doors can attract people to your home. Be sure to enlist the help of a local window and door company that will help you with installation or replacement. You’ll want to enjoy the new look and function of your windows or doors, and feel relieved in knowing that the products were correctly installed, and will perform well for years to come.


Clear the Clutter

Even though spring cleaning may be the trend, the rise of the Marie Kondo craze suggests it’s always a good time to declutter.

Decluttering can be good for the soul and make you feel like a weight has been lifted, and it will also benefit your prospective sale. Purge any unnecessary items, so it appears to potential buyers that there’s a lot of space. 

Style Your Dining Room Table

Fall themes can unleash your creativity as you get into the fall state of mind and style your table with items that have an autumnal feel.

Do follow these fall accessory trends for 2019 including wreaths, garlands, pumpkins/gourds, and scented candles. 

Rearrange Furniture 

Rearranging your furniture can create an inviting space that is appealing to potential home buyers. In the living room, try asymmetrical arrangement as these types of patterns make the space feel bigger –symmetry creates points that are pleasing to the eye and give your home a fresh look. 

Open the Closets

You can be sure that open-house visitors will want a sneak peek into your closets. Closet space is one of the top-selling features for buyers and can make or break your sale.

If your closet is full of clutter, give away items you no longer need and store boxes elsewhere if they are in the way. Creating even 20 to 30 percent more open space can create a significant difference for spaciousness. 

Now that you know how to make your home more enticing in the fall real estate season, you should have competing offers in no time.

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Aisha Olson

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