5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for the Spring Market
This Sunday as we change our clocks and prepare for the final full week of Winter, our minds also shift to the busy Spring Market. If you are considering listing your home, be sure to spruce up your home’s appearance with some of these quick and simple suggestions.
#1. Curb Appeal
Never underestimate the power of first appearances. Wow your potential buyers from the moment they arrive with nice flowers, landscaping, and fresh mulch.
For those on the Cape: Joyce Landscaping, Hyannis Country Garden, Scenic Roots Garden Center and Pine Tree Nursery are all great options.
On the South Coast, pay a visit to Eden Florist & Garden Shop and Great Scapes Nursery
CBS Boston has compiled a comprehensive list of garden centers in the city.
#2. Declutter
Your child’s 3rd grade soccer photos don’t need to take up prime space on your mantle. Get rid of all personal items and de-clutter as much as possible. This is a prime opportunity to throw away or donate clothing and items you no longer need. The more potential owners can envision the space as their own, the better potential for getting an offer!
If you are looking to donate items, consider these organizations:
The Family Pantry of Cape Cod | Harwich
Habitat For Humanity ReStore | West Yarmouth
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center | Wareham
Somerville Homeless Coalition | Somerville
Solutions at Work | Cambridge
#3. Fresh Paint
Brighten up your home with a fresh coat of paint. If your child’s room is painted bright purple, consider changing colors to something more neutral.
Business Insider lists the best colors for each room to help sell your home for more money.
#4. Wash your Windows
Washing your windows is essential for letting more light in and creating a perfect view for would-be buyers. Even the most opportune water view can be ruined by smudgy or dirty windows.
#5. Get your home smelling Spring-Fresh
The fragrance of spring flowers shouldn’t stop at the door. Scent can be transferred inside via air fresheners, candles, fragrance sticks and more. Some commonly-used scents include vanilla, lemon, jasmine, pine and apples.