Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for the real estate market and Topeka is no exception! If you're planning to sell your home this season, now is the time to get it ready to attract potential buyers. Here are some essential tips to prepare your Topeka home for the summer market, ensuring it stands out and sells quickly.
Enhance your curb appeal by landscaping, cleaning the exterior of your home, and creating an inviting entryway.
- Landscaping: trim your lawn, plant colorful flowers, and ensure all trees and shrubs are well-maintained.
- Exterior cleaning: power wash your home's exterior, clean the windows, and refresh any peeling paint.
- Inviting entryway: make your front door pop with a fresh coat of paint, a new welcome mat, and attractive lighting.
Create a summer-ready outdoor space by revamping an existing space or creating a new one.
- Patio or deck: clean and stage your outdoor areas with comfortable furniture, potted plants, and maybe even an outdoor rug.
- Outdoor lighting: install string lights or lanterns to make your outdoor space inviting for potential evening showings.
- Functional spaces: showcase areas for entertaining, dining, and relaxation to help buyers envision themselves enjoying the summer months.
Brighten up your interiors by taking advantage of natural light, freshening up paint, and decluttering.
- Natural light: open curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible. Clean all windows inside and out.
- Fresh paint: consider painting your walls in light, neutral colors to make rooms feel larger and more inviting.
- Declutter and depersonalize: remove personal items and excess furniture to create a clean, spacious feel.
Professional photography goes a long way when it comes to listing your property on the open market.
- Photography: investing in high quality photos paints your home in its best light. This is actually something our team does for every listing we have!
Preparing your home for the summer market can make a significant difference in attracting buyers and securing a quick sale. By enhancing curb appeal, creating inviting outdoor spaces, brightening interiors, and investing in professional photography, you can ensure your home stands out in a competitive market.