What To Do In August To Sell Next Spring
Photo by Ted Dawson
Well, if you’re reading this you’re either super interested in Montpelier and Barre real estate (which is great!) or you’re thinking that you’ve got just one more winter in your home.
It could be that next year is the year your last little bird leaves the nest. It could be that you’ve decided that this coming winter will be your last that you get to deal with snow. It could be you’re just ready to make a change, and you know what, no one needs to know your reasons, so there.
But if you have time and you’re planning, here are some things that you can do in the next few months to get your house ready to rock and roll come next spring.
Inside
-You knew it was coming...clean and declutter! You’re going to have to box all of it anyway, so go ahead and start getting rid of some of it. Yard sale, thrift store, Front Porch Forum, free pile, or storage unit. Just get rid of it.
-Paint. Paint is one of those things that most homeowners can do on their own. However, if you don’t have the time or desire to paint, you’ve got time to line up a painter to get it done. A word to the wise: Don’t wait until January to get painting done in February. Get in the calendar as soon as you can! Good painters get scheduled out quickly and they book far out into the calendar.
-Talk with a Realtor at Green Light Real Estate and find out what you house is worth, and more importantly get a detailed list of projects that will help you sell it as fast as possible and for the best price. The personal professional advice is SO valuable, don’t pass it up.
Outside
-Landscaping and yard cleanup go a long way. As with painting, there’s lead time. Start planning now, and if you use a professional landscaper, get that person to the property this year to start the plan. If you’re going to list in May or June, you definitely need to have the landscaping looking top notch. But even if you’re going to be an early mover (list for sale in February or March), you can still benefit from cleaning up the yard and doing some advance planning.
-Paint any peeling or cracked paint. Trust me, if you wait until June to try to find a painter, you’re going to waiting until September. And that can derail a sale. Get it done soon (your Green Light Real Estate selling advisor can tell you exactly what would need to be painted).
The most important thing you can do now to prepare to sell in a few months is to get professional advice. Once you know what buyers, appraisers, inspectors, and buyer agents are looking for, you’ll know how to present your house in the best way possible. When you work with Green Light Real Estate, you’ll get that advice. Even if you don’t ever list the house for sale.