by Junou M

Happening Homes is brought to you by Yardley’s Drew Ferrara with RE/MAX TOTAL. Drew Ferrara has been Ranked #1 of all Bucks County’s RE/MAX Agents for 4 years running (2011 through 2014); has earned the distinction as one of the top 25% of the top 1% of all real estate agents in Bucks County; and even ranks among the local agents representing homes with the least active days on market (Source: Trend)!

Seemingly every year, the real estate market in Bucks County shifts in some way, shape, or form. Home prices could be inflated one year only to be killer steals the next. Due to the volatility of the housing market, sellers have no choice but to adapt to these changes to sell their property. Now that the 2016 housing season is right around the corner, here are four seller secrets that should serve you well in the battle to sell your home in Bucks County by the end of the season.

Highlight the Best Schools in Your Neighborhood

School is out for the summer, which means more parents are open to the idea of having their children change schools or even school districts. Adjusting to an entirely new school is always difficult. However, a child will almost definitely have an easier time adjusting if the switch occurs between school years instead of semesters. Therefore, as you try to sell your home to buyers, you should bring up the quality schools in your neighborhood.

Bucks County is home to several top-ranked schools, including New Hope Solebury, Central Bucks, and Council Rock. Location within top ranked Bucks County school districts to  major and effective selling point for potential buyers with families.

Ramp Up the Curb Appeal

Undoubtedly, the summertime is the best time of year for curb appeal. Good first impressions are essential and potential buyers will have high expectations. Early summer, take advantage of the growing season to plant flowers and reseed the lawn. Don't neglect to trim the bushes and trees throughout the season. If you play your cards right, your curb appeal will be at its very peak in the middle of summer.

Have Refreshments Ready

Without fail, the summers in Buck County, Pennsylvania are blistering hot. According to Sperling's Best Places, the average temperature in July is 85.9 degrees Fahrenheit. If you want to have an edge against other sellers, you should keep ice cold refreshments ready in your fridge throughout the housing season. The main refreshments you should have on hand are water, lemonade, and soda.

Many buyers scout neighborhoods by car or even by foot to determine whether they like what they see. As you can imagine, these buyers get hot, sweaty, and thirsty quickly. A small sign planted in your front yard advertising free refreshments will get these buyers at your door, undoubtedly. Refreshments and air conditioning will also encourage potential buyers to tour your home longer.

Depersonalize Your Home

While you want buyers to perceive your home as appealing, you also want it to appear as somewhat of a blank slate. You want buyers to imagine their family in the home rather than yours. Not only will memorabilia get in the way, but they may also be cluttering up your home. Help them imagine the home as theirs by removing all family heirlooms, collectibles, and pictures from the home.

You also want to remove anything that may be polarizing, such as religious or political items. Such items can illicit a strong reaction that may be positive or negative. Don't take the risk and remove the items entirely. Even though the majority of the population is Catholic, Bucks County is religiously diverse. You don't want to alienate any potential buyers simply because they don't adhere to the same religion as you.

Selling a home in Bucks County during the summer takes careful thought and strategy. As long as you follow the four seller secrets discussed above, you should be able to seal a deal by the end of the season.

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