The spring real estate market is one of the busiest home selling seasons across the nation, and Virginia is no exception. More buyers bring increased interest, but more sellers also mean more competition. For a successful sale, you want your home to stand out from the others. Establishing your competitive advantage begins with prepping your home now for the spring market.
De-clutter and make aesthetic updates to start prepping your home for the spring market.
De-Clutter and Stage Living Spaces
Go through your home room by room and focus on maximizing space. Organize closets so that they look spacious, rearrange furniture or remove extra pieces to make a room look larger, and minimize personal items. Remember that prospective buyers want to envision themselves in the space. If you need inspiration, AI tools can give you quick suggestions for reinventing your rooms.
Make Aesthetic Updates
If your house hasn’t been painted in several years or if your color palette isn’t neutral, it’s time for a fresh coat of paint. Buyers appreciate neutral colors, and light paint makes spaces feel fresh and open.
Look for any small home updates, like cracked caulking, broken tiles, or carpet stains, and make necessary repairs. A deep clean is always a bonus. Buyers notice details that are easy for homeowners to overlook, and they appreciate sparkling tile and a fresh smelling house.
Get a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
Pre-listing home inspections are conducted before you list your home so that you can make repairs before your home hits the market. Uncovering issues and fixing them early can make your future sale go more smoothly and give prospective buyers confidence that they are purchasing a well-maintained home. If you need help finding an inspector or contractor, contact one of our agents for a list of trusted resources in your area.
Make your home’s entry welcoming as you prep your exterior for the spring market.
Give Your Curb Appeal a Boost
You don’t need to wait for the flowers to bloom to get a jump start on curb appeal. Trim overgrown bushes, refresh edging, add new mulch to flower beds, and power wash dirty surfaces. Adding seasonal flowers around your entry also creates a warm welcome for prospective buyers.
Choose Your Agent
It’s never too early to choose the right REALTOR® to help you through the home selling process. An agent will provide you with market forecasts and a comparative market analysis to help you determine the right time to list your home and the right price to maximize your return on investment. Plus, a local agent can guide you through all of the above steps to ensure that your house is well-positioned for the market.
Whether you’re selling in Richmond, Williamsburg, the Middle Peninsula, or the Northern Neck, our knowledgeable, local agents who are ready to help you enjoy the process.
