Real Estate Matters
By Elisa Jo Eagan
Welcome to April – the first full month of spring. Now is the best time to make the most of the seasonal change. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and spring is in the air. This energizing time of year is perfect to get out and house hunt, or give your home a much-needed refresh after the long winter months.
April is an exciting month for flower and garden enthusiasts as well. Spring showers, in addition to helping flowers bloom, spark your grass to grow.
With the warm weather, buyers are ready to find the home of their dreams. Make sure that your home matches the tone of the season with these simple spring staging tips that will have you just as ready to sell as buyers are ready to buy.
Hire a Landscaper
How do you get potential buyers to look inside your home? You have to catch their attention with the outside. Curb appeal is an important first step in catching the interest of home buyers. While you can spruce up the outside of your home on your own, hiring a professional can ensure the job gets done quickly and efficiently, and it can even shave time off of your hectic schedule.
Power Wash
Cleaning the outside of your home is a must. Weathering on the outside of a home is inevitable, but power washing can restore the same look that made you interested in buying that very home.
Spruce Up Your Porch
The entrance to your home is the first thing potential buyers will see before stepping inside. Repaint your door with a fresh coat, and fill planters with eye-catching flowers to bring life into this area.
Clean Up Winter Residue
Despite your best efforts, a long winter of snow, rain, and salt can do damage to the floors in your home. Cleaning off residue from salt and snow can be a tough task because regular cleaners sometimes will not do the trick. Your best bet is to hire a professional who is properly equipped. If hiring a cleaner is not in the budget, make sure you do thorough research on the type of flooring you have and the care needed to treat the floors properly.
Pull Back the Curtains
Curtains can add a pop of color to any room, but it is important to pull them back and let the natural light shine into your home.
Change the Decor
Incorporate accent pillows and blankets that reflect the colors of the season. This change in color will set the tone you want your home to give off to potential buyers. You can also add candles to make your home feels cozy. Everyone has their personal preference when it comes to scents, so it is a good idea to stick with mild and basic aromas. Refrain from anything too fragrant.
Declutter
Think about donating unwanted or unused items to make a space seem larger. If you have closets overflowing, reorganize or get rid of items to show off the space your home has to offer.
Display
A simple flower or fruit arrangement will add a pop of color, and a spring-fresh scent to give your home the perfect appeal it needs to sell.
Wishing you a beautiful April and an amazing spring.
For More Real Estate Questions, Information and Advice Contact Elisa Jo Eagan “The Real Estate Godmother” (609)703-0432 and Remember…”There’s No Place Like Owning Your Own Home!”
