Selling Your Home in The Summer

Sellers- I have noticed that homebuyer's interests are definitely focused on the outside of the home and air conditioning during these summer months. Enough to overshadow some of the interests on inside features. Make sure your yard, patio/deck and other outdoor areas are maintained and set for showing just as the inside of your house. Most sellers do not set there outside for showing as they do on the inside, so be creative. This will make quite a big difference during the summer. Most buyers enjoy spending time outside during these months and picture their time outside in their dream home.

It is also important to make sure you have a nice cool house for people viewing it. If it is hot and stuffy they will most likely rush through it so they can get back to the air conditioned car or even the next house (your competition). So do what ever it takes by using air conditioning, opening windows, running fans, ect.

Last but not least leave the blinds open to bring the outdoors in. This should be done year round, especially during the summer.

Buyers- Try not to view homes as if there is only one season. With summer here do not forget about the other functions of your home. If it snows does the driveway have a dangerous slope? Where are you going to spend most of your time inside when it is cold out? These are just a few examples. Look at everything that is important to you.