First Day of Fall

Well here it is already the first day of the Fall season.  Where did summer go?  Many people are asking this it seems and so it goes for homeowners too who are thinking of selling their home before the snow flies.  When the seasons are changing there always seems to be a flurry of activity brought about with the transition and this adds even more pressure for those wanting to sell their homes now. 

There are many tasks for homeowners to complete to get ready for the harsh season ahead.  Homeowners thinking of selling their home have even more tasks on their "to do" lists in order to prepare the home for sale.  Yard work, winterizing the home both inside and out all need to be completed now still maintaining that "Oh so appealing and desirable look to attract prospective buyers".  So much pressure - so much stress!   But wait a minute - I know how to alleviate much of this extra concern.  Ever thought of calling in a Home Stager?  Yes, you heard me right!   A Home Stager knows exactly what needs to be done right now for Fall home sales and can guide you through the process.  Home Stagers have all the right connections to resources that can help you prepare your home, from the curb to the back fence, for sale.  And when all the work is completed, the Home Stager will come into your home and create just the look that will appeal to the buyers looking for homes in your area.  How great is that?  Let go of the pressure - let go of the stress and let your Home Stager take care of your home sale preparation.  For more information about what Home Staging can do for you contact HomeReady Home Staging at homeready@homereadyhomestaging.ca or 613-894-4155.  You'll be glad you did! 

Selling your house in the fall - Curb Appeal

The days are getting shorter and the nights cooler. Your house is for sale or you are planning to put it on the market now. With the trend in this area, you likely will not have difficulty selling if your house if it is well presented and well priced. Still, there are necessary tasks to complete to keep up appearances as the seasons change when it comes to the outside look.

Take a good look at your garden. At this time of year, annuals start to look "tired" and often past their prime. Think of replacing them with icicle pansies that are somewhat frost resistant. These flowers are bright and fresh looking. Seasonal Mums as well will brighten up a drab looking garden. Perennials may need "dead-heading" and cutting back if you haven't been keeping up with them. Also, now is the time to do some light pruning of shrubs and bushes to tidy up overgrowth. Freshen up any outdoor planters too. These few suggestions will go a long way to inviting prospective buyers to view your house.

But don't forget about the lawn areas either. Keep your lawn well cut and manicured until it stops growing. A lush, weed-free lawn suggests a caring attitude that is very important when selling your house. This is definitely a message that you want to convey to prospective buyers. As the leaves start to fall, keep up with the raking (even if this is a seemingly thankless and endless task). Again, this will suggest a well cared for house.

Pay attention to the house itself as well. After a summer in the sun, is there any peeling paint on the trim, does the front door need repainting? Now may be the time to give your front door a new coat of paint - try a bold colour that is eye-catching to lead the eye up to the entrance! Also, don't forget about windows - after the summer season they need cleaning to sparkle and let in the Autumn light. If you follow all these few suggestions, then your home will have that curb appeal that says "Come on in to see what else this home has to offer". If not, you may miss your chance for a quick sale at your price.