The Spring Market

Tackle those projects or repairs.

Potential buyers will notice items in disrepair and think your home isn’t well cared for, which will almost certainly be reflected in your selling price. Now is the time to start thinking about 2023 and what it looks like to get your home showready if you plan to sell.

Start packing and decluttering.

Clutter is distracting for buyers and makes spaces feel smaller. Plus, over-packed closets will make potential buyers think your home lacks storage. A good rule of thumb is to reduce items by one-third. If you’re not moving for several months, start with seasonal items or things you need to toss or donate

Consider a fresh coat of paint.

If your home is painted in dark or very bold, highly personalized colors, it’s probably worth paying for a fresh coat of neutral paint. Whites are popular and make rooms feel bigger. You’ll be surprised how much a fresh coat of paint will do.

Interview agents.

Most people wait until right before they list their house to select an agent, but they miss out on a lot of the benefits and rush to get on the market. An experienced agent who works in your area can give you specific recommendations on prepping your home for what buyers in your area want. Depending on your location and target price point, these things can vary significantly, and you don’t want to waste money on tasks or projects that might not be needed. It could be swapping light fixtures, removing or keeping certain furniture pieces or the honey-to-do list of pressure washing, cleaning your roof, freshening up pine straw, etc. and most importantly, the benefits of staging and photographing to present your home in the best condition and light.

Staging and photography make all the difference.

Below are some examples of homes we sold in Milton, Georgia, in 2021 where staging and photography made all of the difference. The first at 1970 Bethany Way was an agent/owner that had tried selling his hobby farm/estate for 297 days. He called us to list his home, and after two weeks of staging, painting and adding new lighting for the owner, we raised the price and sold it with multiple offers, well over our asking price. The little things all add up to make a huge difference in our client experience. You do not want to wonder if you could have sold faster or for a higher price. Doing all these things gives our clients, as well as us, the ability to know the offers we get are the very best possible.

Don’t hesitate to reach out for a free consultation from our team.

1970 Bethany Way