Sizzling Summer Selling Tips (Part 2)

Many people are looking for their new dream home in Colorado Springs this summer, so if you're considering selling your home, now is the time to do it! However, there are a few things you should consider doing before putting your home up on the market. Last week, we discussed tips 1 - 4, so this week, we're finishing off our sizzling summer selling tips with tips number 5 - 7.

5. Address Necessary Repairs

Not addressing necessary repairs could scare away potential home buyers. For example, if your home has an old roof with visible damage, not fixing this before listing could make you lose out on a fair amount of money from the sale. Or it could make you lose out on potential buyers who don't want to deal with fixing them at all. Whether your home is listed during the summer or any other season, make sure you address these repairs prior to your home being put on the market. When getting your home ready, look out for broken windows, peeling or damaged siding and damaged roofs. You want the potential buyers focusing on all the positives your home has and not distracted by all the repairs that have been neglected.

6. Depersonalize & Declutter

When getting your home ready to sell, it's a good idea to depersonalize and declutter your home. You don't want your buyers distracted by the personal items in your home. In addition, it is a great way safety to follow. Make sure to put away any bills, calendars, pictures, medication and lock up any valuable items. For decluttering a home, it's highly recommended to take the time to walk through your home and evaluate what you actually need to live comfortably in your home while selling. If you believe you can live without something, consider moving into a storage unit or into the basement or garage.

7. Hire A Professional REALTOR

There are many reasons why choosing the best real estate agent in Colorado Springs is vital to the success of the sale of the home. There are many different real estate agents in the area, and choosing the wrong one could be devastating to the sale of your home. It's best to meet with at least three agents prior to choosing the one you want selling your home. It's important to ask the right questions to make the right choice. Not all agents are the same. Even real estate agents who work for the same company aren't the same. So choose carefully.

If you're thinking of selling your home, contact the best team of real estate agents in Colorado Springs at 719-536-4444. The Platinum Group, REALTORS can help make sure your home makes the best first impression to potential home buyers. Let us get your home sold!

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Sizzling Summer Tips For Selling Your Home This Season (Part 1)

Summer is one of the most popular times to sell a home in Colorado Springs. If you're thinking of putting your home up on the marketing this seasons, there are a few things you should consider doing before even finding a real estate agent. This week, we're looking at a few things you should consider doing to your home if you're thinking of selling this summer. Stay tuned next week for part 2!

1. Spruce Up The Curb Appeal

No matter the season, the exterior of the house is one of the most important areas to focus on when selling a home. First impressions matter, especially when it comes to real estate. It's very likely that a prospective buyer will have made up their mind before they've even walked through the front door, so make sure that first impression is a good one. Before putting your home on the market, make sure the exterior and curb appeal of your home is in top shape.

- Mow the lawn
- Water the lawn to avoid a burnt lawn
- Trim the bushes and shrubs
- Water the plants
- Weed and mulch any flower beds
- If needed, touch up any exterior peeling paint
- Clean and/or paint the front door

2. Highlight The Outdoor Living Space

During the summer season, many potential home buyers will be focusing on the outdoor space. Highlighting your outdoor living space is a great way to impress these buyers. Help buyers envision themselves spending time relaxing outside by sprucing up your deck and patio spaces. Sweep up the floor, clean or replace cushion seats on your patio furniture and add potted plants to make your outdoor space shine! Show buyers how amazing your home's outdoor living space is for entertaining friends and family.

3. Keep The Home Cool

During the summer months, it's important to keep your home cooling while it's being looked at by potential buyers. If your home isn't equipped with central air conditioning, it's still important to focus on keeping the home cool. Alternative ways to keep a home cool without air conditioning include installing a window air conditioner unit, turning on ceiling fans, keeping lights off and blind drawn prior to showings and placing floor fans around the home. If your home has central AC, make sure it's performing efficiently and if it hasn't had service done recently, call a professional HVAC technician to have them look it over.

4. Stage The Home For Summer

Staging your home can help enhance the appearance of your home when done correctly. If you're selling your home during the summer, it's best to stage it to reflect the season. A great way to bring summer into your home is by placing bright flowers on a dining room table, planting bright flowers in a window box and having summer scented candles throughout the home. Make your home stand out!

If you're thinking of selling your Colorado Springs home this summer, contact The Platinum Group, REALTORS. We can help make sure your home looks its best for potential home buyers, and we can also help you find your new home! Give us a call today at 719-536-4444 to learn more about how we can help.

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