Tips and Tricks: How to Sell Your House in the Fall

9/25/2018

Many people say that the spring and summer are the best times of the year to list your house. It's true that the market is particularly hot in the warmer months, but that doesn't mean you can't put your house on the market during the gorgeous fall season. Here are some tips to sell your house during the fall.

There is no sense in fighting it; decorate your home for the fall. The fall time creates an incredibly picturesque atmosphere, and that can seriously work to your advantage. When buyers are looking at a house for sale, autumn flowers, fall foliage, interior fall decor can make a buyer feel more at home. They will be able to better picture themselves living there, making them more likely to submit an offer to buy your house. Plus, staged homes sold for an average of 6% above the asking price, according to a survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corp.

Real estate agents will advise you to get a professional inspection of your HVAC equipment and your major appliances before putting your house on the market in the fall. The good results will give buyers reassurance that they're buying a home that's in good shape. You can also clean your appliances and change your furnace filters to give your home a nice, polished look and smell.

When pulling up to a house for sale, the first thing you're really going to see is the landscaping. Some people get a little laxer with their lawn care in the fall, but you should be doing the opposite if you're trying to sell. Keep up with the mowing, rake up the dead leaves, and keep your bushes trimmed nice and neat. 

Finally, you want to make sure your house feels cozy when buyers are touring through it. Walking into a cold house can leave an unfavorable impression on potential buyers, and you don't want that. So, keep the thermostat at a comfortable temperature and leaves the lights in a warm setting to create a cozy ambiance. 

You're ready to sell your home, and you don't want to wait until next summer. That's perfectly okay. Follow these tips and you can sell your house fast during the fall too.