Tip one, the week or two before you list your home, have a garage sale. A garage sale is not only a great way to de-clutter your home (because too much stuff is never good), but it's also a great way to get the word out that your house is for sale! Make sure and chat up the people who come through the garage sale and let them know that your home will be listed soon. Have your realtor's card handy (keep a stack ready), so that you can pass them out to anyone who seems interested in your home.
Third big tip, make your yard just as inviting as the inside of your home. Even if you aren't a big gardener, plant some flowers (and don't forget to water them). I know you won't be around to benefit from planting a garden, but prospective buyers love it! Who wouldn't love moving into a new home that already has some tomatoes growing. Summer is the easiest time to make your home have great curb appeal!
Lastly, keep your home cool! Buyers are out seeing lots of homes and it can get exhausting, especially in the summer heat. Let them experience a cool retreat when they open your front door. If you have AC, keep it at a cool, inviting temp. If you don't have AC, open the windows in the evening and the morning to let out the warm air and let the cool air flow in. Keeping buyers pleasantly cool while they tour your home keeps them comfortable and more interested.
Keep your cool and you too can sell your home with ease this summer!
