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Spring Home Refresh

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Spring Home Refresh

Spring doesn’t officially start until March 20, but now is a great time to create a plan to spruce up your home, especially if you are a home owner who is considering selling this year. Even if you’re not, or are currently renting, a spring cleaning might help you feel refreshed.

Tips for Sellers This Spring

  1. Make an Assessment – Determine what repairs need to be done. Book home service professionals before the spring rush.
  2. Reduce Last-Minute Stress – Finding problems now can put you in a stronger position during negotiations and potentially save you money at closing.
  3. Keep Your Home Show-Ready – Improvements can boost the price of your home. A solid first impression can speed up the sales of your home.

The Benefits of a Spring Home Reset

  • Creates calmness and serenity
  • Tackling projects now will free up time later
  • Offers a clean slate
  • A tidy outside fosters neighborhood harmony

 

 

 

 

 

The number one reason current homeowners 62 and over say they want to sell their home and buy a new one? To be closer to family and friends.

Easy Steps to Prep

When you break down your to-do list into strategic steps, it doesn’t seem so overwhelming. Use these tips to get started.

  1. Indoors
    • Declutter and deep clean areas
    • Shampoo carpets and polish floors
    • Touch-up paint
    • Oil squeaky hinges
  2. Outdoors
    • Inspect roofing, siding, gutters, etc.
    • Inspect outdoor lighting
    • Order spring landscaping needs (mulch, seeds, plants, etc.)
    • Schedule service professionals before the spring rush (lawn service, irrigation, etc.)
  3. Curb Appeal
    • Touch up or replace house numbers and mailbox
    • Polish door knockers and handles
    • Sweep away salt or sand on walkways
    • Clean away winter debris

 

 

 

 

 

A Home Enhancement Checklist can help you track maintenance tasks in your home. If you’re considering selling this year, I can help you create a step-by-step plan to get your home in peak condition, so it stands out sells quickly and gets you the price you want. Let me know how I can assist you!

For a printable version of this newsletter, click here.

SOURCE: National Associati0n of REALTORS 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

 

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