Why Spring is a great time to sell a home in Alaska
Spring is in the air and, along with the bears, homebuyers are coming out of hibernation. If you’re thinking of selling your home, this is a great time to take advantage as potential home buyers are more than ready to start exploring potential homes as they take advantage of improving weather. If you’re ready to sell your home, here are some ideas to help take advantage of the warmer weather and even hotter market.
- Make a great first impression: Winter can do some damage to the exterior of your home, so make sure you make a great first impression by sprucing up your entry. Clean the front entrance, put a fresh coat of paint or stain on your front door if it needs it. Clean windows till they sparkle, and repaint or replace house numbers so they can be seen clearly.
- Repair winter’s damage: Visible damage to the rood or exterior of your home from snow, ice and harsh weather conditions can scare homebuyers away. Fresh up the exterior with minor repairs and improvements. While we’re speaking of fresh, also be sure to air out your home thoroughly after a winter of being closed up.
- Clear the clutter: Put away your winter gear and reduce cutter on shelves and surfaces to create a clean slate for buyers to see. Too much “stuff” can distract buyers from seeing the potential of your home.
- Choose a Realtor: Choosing the right real estate professional is simply the most important decision you will make when selling your home. You want to work with someone who is experienced in the industry and the local community. An experienced Realtor will help you every step of the way from setting the asking price to advice on staging to getting the word out to prospective buyers in the best way possible. They will also be your voice in sharing the value of your home and highlighting key attributes that make it more likely to attract offers that will benefit your bottom line.
If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market this Spring, and would like more ideas that will help you set the stage for attracting and motivating buyers, we’re here to help. Please feel free to contact us at 907-694-4800.
