Selling Your Charlotte Home in the Spring? Let’s Get it READY!

Historically spring is the BEST time of year to get your Charlotte home on the market and sold quickly. The reason behind this trend is understandable; most people don’t want to look at new houses, pack everything up and move in the cold of winter. Also, many buyers want to wait until school is out for the summer to move, so they’ll start shopping in the spring. Thus, when the warm weather returns, so do the buyers in the Charlotte real estate market.

*Note: Relocation buyers ARE out now, searching for their dream home in this current market with exceptionally low inventory. If you need to sell now, you may not have the same large buyer pool but, as I mentioned, there are buyers out there now clamoring for the next hot listing.

Back to spring selling – before your Charlotte real estate agent lists your Charlotte home for sale, it is essential for it to look its best. Examine your living space and see it as a buyer would — then double check this list of staging tips to make sure you haven’t overlooked any important details.

Clear out the clutter: Tidy up counter tops, bookcases, garages and closets.
Pack up your beautiful things: Personal photos and knick-knacks should be boxed up for moving day. Best tip – Remember that you’re going to be moving ANYWAY so, why not pack up as much as you can BEFORE you list your Charlotte home?
Get a storage unit: Open up space by moving furniture and boxes into storage — it will make the rooms appear bigger.
Remove appliances and fixtures that you want to keep: If you are taking the dining room chandelier or the built-in microwave, remove them before the house goes on the market.
Make minor repairs: Check that faucets don’t leak, doors close properly and holes in the walls are patched.
Clean, clean, clean: Windows, floors and bathrooms should be sparkling. Dust every surface, hang up fresh towels in the bathroom and make sure there are no lingering odors.
Don’t forget the yard: Curb appeal starts at the curb — go figure — so mow the yard, wash down walkways and place yellow flowers near the front door to trigger the emotion to buy.

There are a hundred different ways to give your Charlotte home an advantage over the competition in the spring buying market. The better your property shows, the faster it’s going to sell.

Thinking of listing your Charlotte home? Call me at (704) 491-3310 or email me at SavvyBroker@me.com for more information about how to get your property ready to sell!

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